Spanish word

concejal

Pronunciation

IPA/konθeˈxal/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncouncilor

Example

El concejal habló sobre el parque.

The councilor spoke about the park.

Illustration for concejal (councilor)

More examples

El concejal electo prometió mejorar el transporte público.

The elected councilor promised to improve public transport.

Core concept

Elected municipal council member who represents local residents.

Common phrases

  • concejal de barrio

    neighborhood councilor

  • concejal electo

    elected councilor

  • concejal municipal

    municipal councilor

Similar words

alcalde: Leads city government as the elected mayor, overseeing municipal administration and official duties.
regidor: Serves on the municipal council handling local ordinances and neighborhood policy issues.

Definition in Spanish

Miembro elegido del consejo municipal cuyo papel es representar a los vecinos y participar en la toma de decisiones locales.

Word origin

Derives from Spanish concejo 'council' and ultimately from Latin concilium 'assembly', with the suffix -al forming a term for a council member.

Usage tips

  • The responsibilities of a concejal vary by municipality, so conversations often specify the area such as concejal de urbanismo or concejal de cultura.

Other meanings

  • local council membernoun

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