Spanish word

liderazgo

Pronunciation

IPA/liðeˈɾaθɣo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounleadership

Example

Necesitamos más liderazgo en el proyecto.

We need more leadership on the project.

Illustration for liderazgo (leadership)

More examples

Ella sabe ejercer liderazgo en situaciones difíciles.

She knows how to exercise leadership in difficult situations.

Core concept

Skill in guiding others' actions and decisions toward a collective aim.

Common phrases

  • ejercer liderazgo

    exercise leadership

  • falta de liderazgo

    lack of leadership

  • cualidades de liderazgo

    leadership qualities

Similar words

dirección: Setting the policy and overall course for a project or organization.
gestión: Organizing tasks and resources to run work effectively.
autoridad: Holding the power to give orders and enforce decisions.

Definition in Spanish

Habilidad para influir, orientar y organizar personas en pos de una meta colectiva.

Word origin

Composed of líder plus the derivational suffix -azgo, with líder from English 'leader' and -azgo forming nouns for abilities, ranks, or offices.

Usage tips

  • Typical collocations include ejercer liderazgo, mostrar liderazgo, and desarrollar liderazgo, while literal translations like 'hacer liderazgo' sound unnatural in Spanish.

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