Führer (en. Fuhrer)

/ˈfyːrər/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Title used to designate a leader or chief in the National Socialist regime of Germany.
The führer asserted his power in Germany in the 1930s.
El führer afirmó su poder en la Alemania de los años 30.
Person who guides or leads a group.
The tour guide was considered the führer of the expedition.
El guía turístico era considerado el führer de la expedición.

Etymology

From German Führer, which means 'guide' or 'leader'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Leader of the nation
Reference to the supreme leader of a country.
Führer de la nación
The Führer has spoken
Expression used to indicate that the leader has given his opinion or decision.
El Führer ha hablado

Related Words

leadership
The action of leading a group or a community.
liderazgo
guide
Person who orients or directs others.
guía
leadership
The action of being chief or leader of a group.
jefatura

Slang Meanings

Use of 'führer' in ironic or sarcastic contexts.
Someone calls him 'führer' in a mocking tone due to his authoritarian style.
Alguien lo llama 'führer' en tono burlón por su estilo autoritario.
To refer to a strict leader in a work environment.
The manager is considered the 'führer' of the office due to his control.
El director es considerado el 'führer' de la oficina debido a su control.