This is the 1334th most frequent Portuguese word.
direta
"Direta" in Portuguese means "direct" in English, referring to something straightforward or without intermediaries.
Here, 'direta' is used to mean 'direct,' describing an explicit and straightforward response.
Ela deu uma resposta direta à pergunta.
She gave a direct answer to the question.
'Direta' here emphasizes clarity and openness, referring to a face-to-face discussion without ambiguity or avoidance.
Prefiro ter uma conversa direta com ele sobre o problema.
I prefer to have a direct conversation with him about the issue.
In this sentence, 'direta' (adjective form indicating 'direct') modifies the path to show the immediacy or lack of detours in reaching the destination.