Spanish word

subdirector

Pronunciation

IPA/suβðiɾekˈtoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine noundeputy director

Example

El subdirector organizó la reunión.

The deputy director organized the meeting.

Illustration for subdirector (deputy director)

More examples

¿Puedes llamar al subdirector para confirmar la hora?

Can you phone the deputy director to confirm the time?

Core concept

Official who assists the director and assumes leadership when the director is absent.

Common phrases

  • llamar al subdirector

    phone the deputy director

  • entrevista con el subdirector

    interview with the deputy director

Similar words

vicedirector: Senior official formally authorized to act for the director and perform official duties.
adjunto: Assistant focused on a specific area who supports the director with specialized tasks.
sustituto: Person who temporarily fills another's role and carries out that person's duties.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que ayuda al director en la gestión diaria de una institución y asume sus funciones cuando éste falta o está ausente.

Word origin

Derived from sub- 'under' plus director, with director from Latin dirigere 'to guide', denoting a supporting leader who may take charge in the director's absence.

Usage tips

  • When stating the position, include the area after the title (for example 'Subdirectora del museo') to clarify the role's scope.

Other meanings

  • vice principalnoun

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