directo

Directo is a Spanish term with multiple related meanings derived from Latin directus. As an adjective, it means direct, straight, or immediate, used in phrases such as ruta directa, línea directa, respuesta directa, or resultado directo.

As a noun, directo commonly denotes a live broadcast or live performance. In contemporary media, a directo is a transmission that is happening at the moment, for example un directo en televisión or hacer un directo on social networks. The phrase en directo contrasts with diferido or grabado, indicating content shown or streamed live rather than pre-recorded.

Directo also appears in compound terms indicating direct connection, such as línea directa or conexión directa, referring to direct communication channels or physical ties. In everyday usage across Spanish-speaking regions, the term is widely understood in both formal and informal contexts.

In addition to broadcast and connection senses, directo can indicate a direct or straightforward path in business or travel, such as viaje directo for a trip with no layovers. Dialectal differences exist: some regions may prefer en vivo for live broadcasts instead of en directo, though both are commonly understood.

Overall, directo centers on immediacy, directness, and the absence of intermediaries, with meanings that span everyday language, media terminology, and technical phrases.