Spanish word

tesorero

Pronunciation

IPA/tesoˈɾeɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nountreasurer

Example

¿Quién es el tesorero del club?

Who is the treasurer of the club?

Illustration for tesorero (treasurer)

More examples

¿Puedo hablar con el tesorero sobre el presupuesto?

Can I speak with the treasurer about the budget?

Core concept

Officer who manages an organization's cash, bank accounts, and financial records.

Common phrases

  • tesorero electo

    treasurer-elect

  • renunciar como tesorero

    resign as treasurer

  • las cuentas del tesorero

    the treasurer's accounts

Similar words

cajero: Handles cash payments and transactions at a shop or service counter.
contador: Prepares and maintains a company's accounting records and financial statements.
encargado: Oversees a task, team, or facility and takes charge of its daily operations.
secretario: Organizes an organization's correspondence, documents, and meeting minutes.

Definition in Spanish

Persona responsable de la tesorería de una organización, encargada de guardar los fondos y documentar sus movimientos financieros.

Word origin

The word is formed from Spanish tesoro 'treasure' plus the occupational suffix -ero and traces back to Latin thēsaurarius for a treasure keeper.

Usage tips

  • Cajero denotes a cashier who handles transactions, whereas tesorero denotes the person responsible for the group's funds and accounts.

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