English–Spanish

“leader” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsocaudillo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈliðeɾ/

Example

El líder del proyecto explicó la tarea.

The leader of the project explained the task.

Illustration for líder (leader)

How to say “leader” in Spanish

“Leader” in Spanish is líder.

Person guiding a team from the front.

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

Example sentences with líder

La líder del equipo motivó a todos.

The team leader motivated everyone.

Tips for using líder

  • In everyday Spanish, líder highlights influence or guidance while jefe refers to a boss by rank, so choosing between them clarifies whether the reference is about leadership quality or formal position.

Other Spanish words for “leader”

Él se convirtió en el caudillo del movimiento.

He became the leader of the movement.

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