Líder (en. Leader)

/ˈlideɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who directs or heads a group, organization, or movement.
The team leader motivated everyone to give their best.
El líder del equipo motivó a todos a dar lo mejor de sí.
A person who has the ability to influence others.
A good leader is capable of inspiring trust.
Un buen líder es capaz de inspirar confianza.
That person who occupies a leadership position.
The company leader made crucial decisions for its growth.
El líder de la empresa tomó decisiones cruciales para su crecimiento.

Etymology

From the English 'leader', which comes from the Old English 'lædere', meaning 'the one who guides'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

born leader
A person who has innate leadership qualities.
líder nato
to follow a leader
To accept the direction or guidance of a person with leadership.
seguir a un líder
opinion leader
An influential person in public opinion.
líder de opinión

Related Words

leadership
The action of leading or directing a group.
liderazgo
to direct
To exercise authority or control over something or someone.
dirigir
guide
A person who guides or leads others.
guía

Slang Meanings

The one who has control of the situation.
That guy is the leader of the party, everyone listens to him.
Ese tipo es el líder de la fiesta, todos lo escuchan.
The one who organizes everything.
He is the leader of the group and always knows what to do.
Es el líder del grupo y siempre sabe qué hacer.