Alcaldes (en. Mayors)

/alˈkalðes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who exercises administrative and judicial authority in a municipality.

Mayors have the responsibility to ensure the well-being of their community.

Los alcaldes tienen la responsabilidad de velar por el bienestar de su comunidad.

Representative of the municipality before higher instances.

Mayors usually attend meetings with the central government.

Los alcaldes suelen asistir a reuniones con el gobierno central.

A key figure in local politics.

Mayors play a fundamental role in the decision-making of the town hall.

Los alcaldes desempeñan un papel fundamental en la toma de decisiones del ayuntamiento.

From the Hispanic Arabic 'al-qāḍī' which means 'judge'.

neighborhood mayor

It refers to a local mayor responsible for a specific area of the municipality.

alcalde de barrio

city mayor

It denotes the mayor who governs a particular city.

alcalde de la ciudad

mayor elections

Electoral process where mayors from different municipalities are elected.

elecciones de alcaldes

municipality

Territorial division that has its own government.

municipio

town hall

Building where the administrative functions of the municipality are carried out.

ayuntamiento

local government

Administration that exercises power at a level below the national.

gobierno local

Mayor of the town

It's how they colloquially refer to the mayor who knows all the neighbors.

Es como le dicen de forma coloquial al alcalde que conoce a todos los vecinos.

The neighborhood chief

That's what they call mayors in certain communities where they are well known.

Así llaman a los alcaldes en ciertas comunidades donde son muy conocidos.