From root: diretso
Usage Note
Padiretso indicates a movement or orientation toward a straight path. It is often paired with verbs of motion like walking or driving.
Examples
" Tumakbo ka lang nang padiretso. "
Natural Translation
Just run straight ahead.
Literal Translation
Run you just straight-ahead.
" Maglakad ka lang nang padiretso. "
Natural Translation
Just keep walking straight ahead.
Literal Translation
Walk you just straight-ahead.
" Magmaneho ka lang nang padiretso hanggang sa makita mo ang malaking simbahan sa kaliwa. "
Natural Translation
Just drive straight ahead until you see the big church on the left.
Literal Translation
Drive you just straight-ahead until see you the big church on left.
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