direttrice

director (f), headmistress

noun adjective dee-ret-TREE-cheh Less Common

Also means

guiding, directive (as adjective)

Usage Note

Direttrice is the feminine form of direttore ('director/headmaster'); as a noun it refers to a female director, editor-in-chief, or school principal. As an adjective it means 'guiding' or 'main' (linea direttrice = 'guiding line/axis'). In mathematics, direttrice is the directrix of a conic section. The seed lists it as adjective, but it functions primarily as a noun in everyday use.

Examples

"La direttrice ha convocato una riunione urgente."

Natural Translation

The (female) director called an urgent meeting.

Related Words

Explore Italian by topic

ItalianNow

Italian Adjective Agreement & Placement Made Simple

Italian adjectives agree in gender and number and usually sit after the noun. Master the -o/-a/-i/-e endings, the BAGS rule, and meaning-shifting pairs.

June 5, 2026 5 min read

ItalianNow

Buongiorno, Ciao or Salve? Italian Greetings Made Easy

When in doubt, say salve and mirror the reply. Here's how to pick between buongiorno, buonasera, ciao and salve so your Italian greetings never sound rude.

June 5, 2026 5 min read

ItalianNow

Italian Question Words: Chi, Cosa, Dove, Quando & More

Master Italian question words: chi, cosa, dove, quando, perché, come, quanto and quale. A usage-first guide that finally sorts che vs cosa vs quale.

June 5, 2026 6 min read

ItalianNow

Italian False Friends: 20 Words That Trick You

Italian false friends like preservativo, parenti, and caldo mean the opposite of what English speakers expect. Here are 20 ranked by how badly they bite.

June 5, 2026 6 min read