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“mayor” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/alˈkalde/

Example

¿Quién es el alcalde de este barrio?

Who is the mayor of this neighborhood?

Illustration for alcalde (mayor)

How to say “mayor” in Spanish

“Mayor” in Spanish is alcalde.

Elected head of a municipality responsible for local government and services.

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

Example sentences with alcalde

El alcalde anunció nuevas medidas para el tráfico.

The mayor announced new measures for traffic.

Tips for using alcalde

  • The feminine form is alcaldesa, which is used when the officeholder is female.

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