No. 422 in Italian
diretto
"Diretto" means "direct" in English.
In a sentence
Il treno diretto per Roma parte alle 8.
The direct train to Rome departs at 8.
In this context, 'diretto' is used as an adjective describing a train that goes to its destination without stops, thus providing information about the type of service.
Mi ha diretto verso l'uscita principale.
He directed me towards the main exit.
Here, 'diretto' is the past participle of the verb 'dirigere' and indicates an action of guiding someone.
Lui è sempre molto diretto quando parla.
He is always very direct when he speaks.
In this sentence, 'diretto' is an adjective describing a person’s way of speaking truthfully and without hesitation.
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