Spanish Conversation · Level 53
75 words
Spanish word
gerente
Pronunciation
IPA/xeˈɾente/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)manager
Example
¿Dónde está el gerente del hotel?
Where is the hotel manager?
More examples
Tengo que hablar con el gerente para resolver la devolución.
I have to speak with the manager to resolve the return.
Core concept
Manager responsible for a department, store, or office.
Common phrases
buscar al gerente
look for the manager
contratar a un gerente
hire a manager
entrevista con el gerente
interview with the manager
Similar words
jefe: Head of a department or team who gives instructions and assigns tasks to subordinates.
encargado: Person entrusted with managing a specific task, area, or shift.
subgerente: Second-in-command who supports leadership and carries out delegated administrative duties.
supervisor: Oversees day-to-day work, monitoring staff performance and ensuring standards are met.
Definition in Spanish
Persona con responsabilidad formal sobre la gestión de recursos y el personal en una empresa o establecimiento, encargada de supervisar operaciones.
Word origin
Derived from Latin gerere 'to carry out' through Old French gérant, Spanish gerente retains the agentive -nte meaning 'one who manages'.
Usage tips
- Gerente is more formal than jefe and implies official managerial responsibility and control of resources rather than just personal seniority.