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    Alcaide (en. Warden)

    /alˈkai̯ðe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person in charge of a fortress, castle, or prison.
    The prison warden was responsible for the security of the inmates.
    El alcaide de la prisión se encargaba de la seguridad de los reclusos.
    An official responsible for the administration of a locality or region.
    The town warden organized a festival for the community.
    El alcaide del pueblo organizó un festival para la comunidad.
    In ancient times, the warden was a title of nobility in some kingdoms.
    The warden was recognized as an important leader in the battle.
    El alcaide fue reconocido como un importante líder en la batalla.

    Etymology

    From the Hispano-Arabic 'al-qā'id', which means 'the one who commands or directs'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prison warden
    The person in charge of the security and administration of a prison.
    alcaide de la prisión
    castle warden
    The person responsible for surveillance and control in a fortress.
    alcaide del castillo
    to be under the authority of the warden
    To be subject to the decisions and command of the warden.
    estar bajo la autoridad del alcaide

    Related Words

    jailer
    A person who works in a prison, in charge of the prisoners.
    carcelero
    administrator
    A person who administers or directs an institution.
    administrador
    director
    A person who directs or controls an organization or group.
    director

    Slang Meanings

    In role-playing game contexts, it can refer to a group leader.
    In our adventure, the warden made crucial decisions for the success of the mission.
    En nuestra aventura, el alcaide tomó decisiones cruciales para el éxito de la misión.
    It can be used colloquially to refer to someone who commands a group.
    He always positions himself as the warden in our meetings.
    Él siempre se pone como el alcaide en nuestras reuniones.