Spanish Conversation · Level 196
15 words
Spanish word
presidir
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾesiˈðiɾ/
Meaning
- verbchair
Example
El ministro presidió la sesión.
The minister chaired the session.
More examples
¿Quién va a presidir la reunión de hoy?
Who is going to preside over today's meeting?
Core concept
Chairperson opening, conducting, and closing a session's agenda.
Common phrases
presidir una reunión
preside over a meeting
presidir un acto
preside over an event
Similar words
dirigir: Manage an organization or large gathering with overall authority and administrative responsibility.
moderar: Moderate a discussion or meeting by guiding speakers and keeping the debate orderly and fair.
coordinar: Coordinate people and tasks so roles, timing, and efforts fit together smoothly.
liderar: Lead a group or team by setting direction, making decisions, and taking responsibility for results.
Definition in Spanish
Actuar como presidente o responsable de una sesión, encargándose de abrir, conducir y cerrar los puntos del orden del día.
Word origin
Derived from Latin praesidēre, formed from prae 'before' and sedēre 'to sit', literally 'to sit before' and thus to preside over a meeting.
Usage tips
- Use presidir for institutional or ceremonial contexts, while speakers often prefer liderar or organizar for everyday group activities.
Other meanings
- headverb
Opposites
- delegardelegateverb
Related words
- presidentechairpersonnoun
- presidenciachairmanshipnoun
- presidencialpresidentialadjective