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    Caudillos (en. Chieftains)

    /kawˈði.ʝos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A leader or military chief who exercises control over a territory.
    The caudillos of the 19th century in Latin America marked the history of the continent.
    Los caudillos del siglo XIX en América Latina marcaron la historia del continente.
    A person who has a significant influence or power in a particular field.
    The leader of the company made decisions that affected all employees.
    El caudillo de la empresa tomó decisiones que afectaron a todos los empleados.
    The leader of an armed group, especially in contexts of conflict.
    Caudillos are often charismatic figures in times of war.
    Los caudillos suelen ser figuras carismáticas en tiempos de guerra.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capitulum', meaning 'head' or 'chief', which evolves into the form 'caudillo' in Spanish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    leader of the revolution
    A leader who directs a revolutionary movement.
    caudillo de la revolución
    to act like a chieftain
    To act with authority or dominance over others.
    jugar al caudillo

    Related Words

    caudillismo
    A political system that worships the personality of a caudillo.
    caudillismo
    dictator
    A ruler who has absolute power, similar to a caudillo in certain contexts.
    dictador
    faction
    An organized group that may follow a caudillo.
    facción

    Slang Meanings

    Authoritarian leader in informal contexts.
    I don’t like how he acts; he seems like a caudillo in the way he manages others.
    No me gusta cómo actúa, parece un caudillo en su manera de manejar a los demás.
    Someone who controls a group with an iron fist.
    In that team, he is the caudillo; no one is allowed to give their opinion.
    En ese equipo él es el caudillo, no se permite opinar.