director
masc./fem.noun, adjective
1. director, manager, head
person who runs a company, institution, or activity
Common combinations
- director de escuela — school principal
- director de empresa — company director
- director de proyecto — project manager
- La directora de la escuela habló con los padres.The school principal spoke with the parents.
- El director presentó el nuevo proyecto.The director presented the new project.
- Buscan un director para la empresa.They are looking for a manager for the company.
2. director
person who directs a film, play, or program
Common combinations
- director de cine — film director
- director de teatro — theater director
- director de una serie — series director
- El director ganó un premio por su película.The director won an award for his film.
- La directora ensaya la nueva obra.The female director is rehearsing the new play.
- ¿Quién es el director de esta serie?Who is the director of this series?
3. conductor, musical director
person who leads an orchestra or musical group
Common combinations
- director de orquesta — orchestra conductor
- director musical — musical director
- El director levantó la batuta.The conductor raised his baton.
- La directora dirige una orquesta famosa.The female conductor leads a famous orchestra.
- El público aplaudió al director de la orquesta.The audience applauded the conductor of the orchestra.
4. directing, governing, executive
that leads or controls an organization or activity
Common combinations
- comité director — governing committee
- junta directora — executive board
- equipo director — management team
- El comité director aprobó el plan.The governing committee approved the plan.
- La junta directora se reúne mañana.The executive board meets tomorrow.
- El equipo director tomó la decisión.The management team made the decision.
Same root