In professional and artistic settings, "dirigir" conveys authority and guidance:
It translates to "running" or "managing" a business or team (e.g., dirigir un negocio ). Dirigir
The word "conduzir" is more common and formal, whereas "dirigir" is often reserved for directing people or organizations. In professional and artistic settings
It is used for conducting an orchestra (e.g., a maestro directing a symphony) or directing a film or play. Dirigir