Spanish Conversation · Level 11
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Spanish word
presidente
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾesiˈðente/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)president
Example
El presidente habló anoche en la televisión.
The president spoke on television last night.
More examples
Tras la renuncia, el presidente en funciones convocó elecciones.
After the resignation, the acting president called elections.
Core concept
Person who leads a nation or presides over a board, committee, or organization.
Common phrases
presidente del país
president of the country
presidente en funciones
acting president
presidente electo
president-elect
Similar words
jefe: Manages day-to-day operations and coordinates staff in a workplace or unit.
líder: Inspires and guides a movement or group, rallying people toward a shared goal.
dirigente: Helps run an organization and takes part in making its policies.
mandatario: Exercises authority as a public officeholder or official representative.
Definition in Spanish
Título que recibe la persona que dirige el gobierno de un país y, en contextos no políticos, quien preside una organización o junta.
Word origin
Derived from Latin praesidēns, the present participle of praesidēre, literally 'to sit before' and therefore 'one who presides'.
Usage tips
- In running Spanish text common nouns like presidente are normally lowercase and a definite article is often used before the title (el presidente).
Other meanings
- chairpersonnoun
- company presidentnoun
- chairnoun
Related words
- presidenciapresidencynoun
- presidencialpresidentialadjective