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    Alcaldesa (en. Mayoress)

    /alkalˈdesa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Title of the woman who holds the position of mayor in a locality.
    The mayor (female) of the city organized a meeting with the citizens.
    La alcaldesa de la ciudad organizó una reunión con los ciudadanos.
    Woman who represents the municipal administration.
    The mayor (female) signed an agreement to improve infrastructure.
    La alcaldesa firmó un acuerdo para mejorar las infraestructuras.
    Person who directs and manages the affairs of a municipality.
    The new mayor (female) committed to increasing safety in the city.
    La nueva alcaldesa se comprometió a aumentar la seguridad en la ciudad.

    Etymology

    From the Hispanic Arabic *al-qāḍīsa, in turn from the Arabic al-qāḍī, meaning 'judge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Work of a mayor (female)
    Referring to the functions and activities performed by a mayor (female).
    trabajo de alcaldesa
    Elections for mayor (female)
    Electoral process to elect the mayor (female) of a municipality.
    elecciones para alcaldesa
    Municipal management
    Set of actions and decisions taken by the mayor (female) to improve her locality.
    gestión municipal

    Related Words

    Mayor (male)
    Man who exercises the same authority as the mayor (female).
    alcalde
    Administration
    Set of activities related to the public management of a municipality.
    administración
    Municipality
    Administrative division where the mayor (female) exercises her authority.
    municipio

    Slang Meanings

    The head of the town.
    Today we attended a meeting with the head of the town, the mayor (female).
    Hoy asistimos a una reunión con la jefa del pueblo, la alcaldesa.
    The highest local authority.
    The highest local authority has to make difficult decisions in these times.
    La autoridad máxima local tiene que tomar decisiones difíciles en estos tiempos.