directory

S2 W2

BrE /ˈdɪr.ɪktəri/ AmE /ˈdɪr.ɪkˌtɔːri/

noun en → es

1 PHONEBOOK [singular] B1

a book or online list of names and addresses, usually organized alphabetically by surname

guía telefónica, directorio

  • the directory

Collocations telephone directory · online directory

  • He looked up the number in the telephone directory.

    Miró el número en la guía telefónica.

2 DIRECTORY [singular] B2

a book or online list of names and addresses, usually organized alphabetically by surname, for a specific organization or group

directorio, lista de contactos

  • the directory

Collocations company directory · student directory

  • The company has a new online directory for its employees.

    La empresa tiene un nuevo directorio en línea para sus empleados.

1 DIRECTORY [singular] B2

a list of files and folders on a computer or server, usually organized in a hierarchical structure

directorio (de archivos)

  • the directory

Collocations file directory · server directory

  • The file is in the Documents directory.

    El archivo está en el directorio de Documentos.

2 DIRECTORY [singular] C1

a person or organization that provides information about other people, places, or services

agencia de información, guía

  • the directory

Collocations tourist directory · business directory

  • The tourist office acts as a directory for visitors.

    La oficina de turismo actúa como una guía para los visitantes.