From root: diretso
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagdiretso
nag-di-RET-so
went straight
Present (Incomplete)
nagdidiretso
nag-di-di-RET-so
going straight
Future (Contemplated)
magdidiretso
mag-di-di-RET-so
will go straight
Usage Note
Magdiretso is frequently used when giving directions or instructing a driver to continue forward without turning or stopping. It can also describe the act of going straight to a specific location or task without making any detours.
Examples
" Magdiretso ka lang muna. "
Natural Translation
Just go straight for now.
Literal Translation
Go-straight you just first.
" Mas mabuting magdiretso na tayo sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
It is better that we just go straight home.
Literal Translation
More good to go straight that we to house.
" Kung gusto mong makarating nang mabilis, magdiretso ka sa pangunahing kalsada at huwag nang dumaan sa makitid na eskinita. "
Natural Translation
If you want to get there quickly, go straight on the main road and don't pass through the narrow alley.
Literal Translation
If want you to-arrive of fast, go-straight you at main road and don't anymore pass at narrow alley.
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