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    Alcalde (en. Mayor)

    /al'kal.de/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A magistrate or official who governs a municipality.
    The city mayor announced new infrastructure projects.
    El alcalde de la ciudad anunció nuevos proyectos de infraestructura.
    The highest authority in local administration.
    The mayor met with community leaders to discuss local policies.
    El alcalde se reunió con los líderes comunitarios para discutir políticas locales.
    A person elected to perform administrative and representative functions in a town hall.
    The mayor must ensure the well-being of all citizens.
    El alcalde debe velar por el bienestar de todos los ciudadanos.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Hispanic Arabic 'al-qāḍī', which means 'judge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    city mayor
    The administrative leader of the city.
    alcalde de la ciudad
    mayor's office
    The office or position of the mayor.
    alcaldía
    municipal elections
    Electoral process to elect mayors and councilors.
    elecciones municipales

    Related Words

    town hall
    The administrative body that governs a municipality.
    ayuntamiento
    council
    A group of people who advise the mayor on local administration.
    concejo
    municipality
    An administrative division that has a mayor and a town hall.
    municipio

    Slang Meanings

    A person in authority who is perceived as ineffective.
    That mayor is just a figurehead; he does nothing for the community.
    Ese alcalde es solo de nombre, no hace nada por la comunidad.
    Someone who promises more than they can deliver.
    The mayor only talks, but his promises are empty.
    El alcalde solo habla, pero sus promesas son vacías.