diretso
dirétso with stress marks
straight
Usage Note
Diretso is commonly used when giving directions to proceed straight ahead without turning. It is also a frequent command for jeepney or tricycle drivers when a passenger wants to continue on the current path.
Examples
" Diretso lang sa kanto. "
Natural Translation
Just straight to the corner.
Literal Translation
Straight just to corner.
" Dumiretso ka sa kalsada. "
Natural Translation
Go straight on the road.
Literal Translation
Go straight at road.
" Diretso ka lang sa kalsadang ito hanggang sa makarating ka sa simbahan na nasa dulo ng kanto. "
Natural Translation
Just go straight on this road until you reach the church at the end of the corner.
Literal Translation
Straight you just at road this until reach you at church that at end of corner.
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