Gerente (en. Manager)

/xeˈɾente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who holds a position of responsibility and makes decisions in an organization.
The sales manager managed to increase profits this quarter.
El gerente de ventas logró aumentar las ganancias este trimestre.
Responsible for project management and supervision of work teams.
The project manager coordinates the team's tasks to meet deadlines.
La gerente de proyectos coordina las tareas del equipo para cumplir con los plazos.
Director of a specific area within a company.
The human resources manager implemented new hiring policies.
El gerente de recursos humanos implementó nuevas políticas de contratación.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'gerent,' which means 'to direct.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

general manager
The highest responsible person in a company.
gerente general
to be a manager
To occupy the management position in an organization.
ser gerente
meeting with the manager
Formal meeting with the person in charge of administration.
reunión con el gerente

Related Words

management
Action of managing, directing, or administering resources.
gestión
administration
Set of activities necessary to control an organization.
administración
leadership
Ability to guide and motivate a group of people.
liderazgo

Slang Meanings

People who handle everything.
The manager has to be 'multitasking' to handle all issues.
El gerente tiene que ser 'multitasking' para manejar todos los temas.
Captain of the ship.
The manager is like the captain of the ship; they must lead their crew.
El gerente es como el capitán del barco, debe dirigir a su tripulación.