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    Intendente (en. Mayor)

    /in.tenˈden.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Official in charge of the administration of a region or entity.
    The city manager presented his annual report.
    El intendente de la ciudad presentó su informe anual.
    Person who holds the command or direction of an institution.
    The school's manager made important decisions about the curriculum.
    El intendente del colegio tomó decisiones importantes sobre el plan de estudios.
    Official responsible for the oversight of public works or service units.
    The manager of the public works department oversaw the construction of the bridge.
    El intendente del departamento de obras públicas supervisó la construcción del puente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intendens', meaning 'to attend' or 'to direct'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    municipal manager
    Authority responsible for the administration of a municipality.
    intendente municipal
    school manager
    Person in charge of managing and operating an educational institution.
    intendente de escuela
    general manager
    Official who supervises various areas of government or administration.
    intendente general

    Related Words

    intention
    Desire or purpose to do something.
    intención
    attempt
    To test or try to perform an action or task.
    intentar
    trend
    Inclination or propensity towards something.
    tendencia

    Slang Meanings

    Person who meddles in others' affairs.
    That manager is always giving his opinion on things that don't concern him.
    Ese intendente siempre está opinando en lo que no le toca.
    Boss or person in charge who takes on too many powers.
    That manager is a real dictator in the office.
    Ese intendente es un verdadero dictador en la oficina.