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“dictator” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/diktaˈðoɾ/

Example

El dictador gobierna sin elecciones.

The dictator governs without elections.

Illustration for dictador (dictator)

How to say “dictator” in Spanish

“Dictator” in Spanish is dictador.

An authoritarian leader who governs without accountability.

Full entry for dictador: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dictador

Los manifestantes exigieron la salida del dictador.

The protesters demanded the departure of the dictator.

Tips for using dictador

  • In news and everyday speech calling someone dictador is a strong political label, and speakers often use autoritario or gobernante to soften the description.

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