Spanish word

liderar

Pronunciation

IPA/liðeˈɾaɾ/

Meaning

  • verblead

Example

Ella va a liderar el proyecto.

She is going to lead the project.

Illustration for liderar (lead)

More examples

¿Quién va a liderar la reunión hoy?

Who is going to lead the meeting today?

Core concept

Individual carrying a flag leading teammates along a path.

Common phrases

  • liderar un equipo

    lead a team

  • liderar el proyecto

    lead the project

Similar words

dirigir: Directs an organization or project by setting policies and managing its work.
encabezar: Heads a group or initiative by occupying the front or top position.
guiar: Shows the route or method and escorts someone through a process or place.
llevar: Takes or carries people or things in a particular direction or to a location.

Definition in Spanish

Guiar y coordinar a un grupo, proyecto o actividad, tomando la iniciativa para alcanzar un objetivo.

Word origin

Formed by adding -ar to líder, a loanword from English leader, converting the noun 'leader' into a verb meaning to lead or direct a group.

Usage tips

  • The noun is spelled líder with an accent but the verb is written liderar without an accent, which often causes spelling errors.

Other meanings

  • headverb
  • lead the wayverb
  • commandverb

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