Spanish Conversation · Level 18
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Spanish word
presidencial
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾesiðenˈθjal/
Meaning
- adjectivepresidential
Example
La reunión presidencial fue breve.
The presidential meeting was brief.
More examples
La elección presidencial se celebró en julio.
The presidential election was held in July.
Core concept
The office, powers, and role of a president.
Common phrases
elección presidencial
presidential election
acto presidencial
presidential ceremony
Similar words
ejecutivo: Relating to the administration or the branch that carries out government policy.
constitucional: Relating to the constitution or the rules and limits it sets for institutions.
nacional: Relating to the entire nation or to matters that affect the whole country.
presidenciable: Likely to be a viable candidate in a presidential election.
Definition in Spanish
Relativo al presidente o a la institución y funciones de la presidencia.
Word origin
Adjective formed by adding Spanish suffix -al to presidente, with presidente from Latin praesidens (prae 'before' + sedere 'to sit') meaning 'presiding'.
Usage tips
- In Spanish the adjective usually follows the noun, so elección presidencial and sistema presidencial are the normal word order rather than presidencial elección.
Other meanings
- presidential electionadjective