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“ringleader” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kaβeˈθiʝa/

Example

El cabecilla coordinó la operación.

The ringleader coordinated the operation.

Illustration for cabecilla (ringleader)

How to say “ringleader” in Spanish

“Ringleader” in Spanish is cabecilla.

Hidden head of a small group.

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

Example sentences with cabecilla

La policía detuvo al cabecilla de la banda.

The police arrested the gang ringleader.

Tips for using cabecilla

  • Strongly pejorative and often associated with clandestine or criminal activity, so use líder or responsable for a neutral description.

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