No. 1,334 in Portuguese
direta
"Direta" in Portuguese means "direct" in English, referring to something straightforward or without intermediaries.
In a sentence
Ela deu uma resposta direta à pergunta.
She gave a direct answer to the question.
Here, 'direta' is used to mean 'direct,' describing an explicit and straightforward response.
A estrada leva direta à praia.
The road leads directly to the beach.
In this sentence, 'direta' (adjective form indicating 'direct') modifies the path to show the immediacy or lack of detours in reaching the destination.
Prefiro ter uma conversa direta com ele sobre o problema.
I prefer to have a direct conversation with him about the issue.
'Direta' here emphasizes clarity and openness, referring to a face-to-face discussion without ambiguity or avoidance.
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