direto — meaning in English
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English meaning
- direct adj Going straight from one point to another without stopping or changing course.
- jab noun A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
- sheer adjective Thin enough to see through.
- straight adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
- straightforward adjective Simple and easy to understand or do, without unnecessary complication.
- terse adj Describes speech or writing that is short and says only what is necessary.
Senses
direto is used for these senses in English:
- direct Proceeding without deviation or interruption.
- jab (boxing) A short straight punch.
- live stream (internet) A real-time broadcast of audio or video over the Internet.
- right away (idiomatic) Very soon; quickly; immediately.
- sheer Very steep; almost vertical or perpendicular.
- straight (of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
- straightforward (figurative) Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.
direct — full definition
- adj Going straight from one point to another without stopping or changing course.
- adj Honest and straightforward in manner.
- verb To manage, guide, or control something.
- verb To oversee the making of a film, play, or similar production.
jab — full definition
- noun A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
- noun British informal: an injection, especially a vaccination.
- noun A cutting remark aimed at someone.
- verb To poke or punch sharply and quickly.
- verb To give someone an injection.
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