Concejal (en. Councilor)

/konθeˈxal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Representative of a municipality who participates in decision-making.

The councilor proposed a new project to improve the neighborhood's infrastructure.

El concejal propuso un nuevo proyecto para mejorar la infraestructura del barrio.

Member of the municipal council responsible for various committees.

The education councilor presented a report on local schools.

La concejal de educación presentó un informe sobre las escuelas locales.

Public official who attends city council sessions.

The councilor attended the meeting with the neighbors to hear their complaints.

El concejal asistió a la reunión con los vecinos para escuchar sus quejas.

From Latin 'consiliarius', which refers to a counselor or member of a council.

district councilor

Member of the council who represents a specific area within the municipality.

concejal de distrito

youth councilor

Councilor who focuses on issues related to youth.

concejal de juventud

environmental councilor

Member of the council who deals with environmental topics.

concejal de medio ambiente

municipality

Territorial entity with a set of inhabitants and a local government.

municipio

city hall

Building where a municipality is administered.

ayuntamiento

committee

Working group formed by councilors to address specific issues.

comisión

A colloquial way to refer to councilors in some cities.

People in the neighborhood call 'the councilors' everyone who works at city hall.

La gente en el barrio llama 'los concejales' a todos los que trabajan en el ayuntamiento.

Derogatory term to describe a councilor who does not fulfill their duties.

That councilor is known as 'the ghost' because he is never seen at meetings.

Ese concejal es conocido como 'el fantasma' porque nunca se le ve en las reuniones.