A2 — Elementaryadjective
diretto
direct, straight, frank
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
rettolinearefrancoschietto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
indirettotortuosoobliquoevasivo
Usage note
'Franco' = frank/candid (person). 'Schietto' = straightforward/blunt. 'Retto' = straight/upright. Also used for transport: 'treno diretto' = direct train.
Example
"È meglio prendere la strada diretta per il centro."
"It is better to take the direct road to the centre."
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