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    Cabecilla (en. Leader)

    /ka.βe.θi.ʎa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who leads or directs a group, especially in informal contexts or gangs.
    The leader of the gang was captured by the police.
    El cabecilla de la banda fue capturado por la policía.
    Chief in a political or social context.
    The leader of the advocacy movement spoke in the square.
    El cabecilla del movimiento reivindicativo habló en la plaza.
    In some countries, a term used to refer to a leader of a community.
    The leader of the village organized a meeting with the authorities.
    El cabecilla del pueblo organizó una reunión con las autoridades.

    Etymology

    It derives from 'head', which means leader or principal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be the leader
    To be the person who leads or commands a group.
    ser el cabecilla
    to follow the leader
    To follow the person who leads others.
    seguir al cabecilla

    Related Words

    headboard
    The upper part of something, specifically the start or direction of a series or group.
    cabecera
    headboard
    A person who asserts themselves as a leader in a specific situation.
    cabecero

    Slang Meanings

    Leader of an informal group or gang.
    That guy is the leader of the neighborhood.
    Ese chico es el cabecilla del barrio.
    An influential or charismatic person in a social group.
    She is the leader of her circle of friends.
    Ella es la cabecilla de su círculo de amigos.