Spanish Conversation · Level 33
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Spanish word
encabezar
Pronunciation
IPA/eŋkaβeˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verblead
Example
Ella encabeza el equipo.
She leads the team.
More examples
La organización encabeza una campaña solidaria.
The organization is spearheading a charity campaign.
Core concept
A person at the head of a procession carrying a banner.
Common phrases
encabezar un equipo
lead a team
encabezar una iniciativa
spearhead an initiative
encabezar una lista
top a list
Similar words
liderar: Leads a group or project toward its goals by coordinating members and shaping strategy.
dirigir: Directs an organization or activity by setting policy and managing daily operations.
guiar: Guides people or decisions by showing the route and offering step-by-step direction.
comandar: Commands a unit by issuing orders and maintaining authority.
Definition in Spanish
Dirigir o liderar un grupo, actividad o proyecto desde la posición principal.
Word origin
En- plus cabeza 'head' yields a literal sense 'place at the head', which explains the verb's meaning 'to lead' or 'spearhead'.
Usage tips
- Encabezar often implies initiating or spearheading an effort and commonly pairs with nouns like 'una campaña', 'un equipo' or 'una lista', while dirigir stresses ongoing management.
Other meanings
- be at the frontverb
- spearheadverb
Opposites
- seguirfollowverb
Related words
- encabezamientoheadingnoun
- encabezadoheadedadjective
- encabezadorleadernoun