Spanish word

delegado

Pronunciation

IPA/deleˈɣaðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounrepresentative

Example

¿Quién es el delegado de la clase?

Who is the class representative?

Illustration for delegado (representative)

More examples

El delegado del comité coordina las tareas del grupo.

The committee delegate coordinates the group's tasks.

Core concept

Person appointed to negotiate or liaise with other institutions on a group's behalf.

Common phrases

  • delegado del comité

    committee delegate

  • delegado electo

    representative-elect

Similar words

representante: Official representative handling formal dealings, legal procedures, and negotiations for a group.
portavoz: Authorized spokesperson who publicly conveys a group's opinions, statements, and announcements.
encargado: Staff member charged with overseeing tasks and coordinating day-to-day activities.

Definition in Spanish

Persona elegida o designada para representar a un grupo ante otras personas o instituciones.

Word origin

Derived from Latin delegatus, the past participle of delegare 'to entrust', which passed into Spanish via medieval Latin and Romance tongues retaining the idea of someone entrusted to act for others.

Usage tips

  • In many organizations delegado denotes an official role (for example a union or workplace rep), so check whether a formal title is intended rather than a loose representative.

Other meanings

  • delegatenoun

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