Mayoral (en. Foreman)

[majoˈɾal]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to the dignity or position of mayor.
The new mayor took office at the mayoral ceremony.
El nuevo alcalde asumió sus funciones en la ceremonia mayoral.
Related to the activities of the mayor.
In his speech, he addressed several important mayoral topics.
En su discurso, trató varios temas mayorales importantes.

Etymology

From Latin 'māior', which means 'greater' or 'superior'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mayoral elections
Electoral process to elect a mayor.
elecciones mayorales
mayoral government
Administration led by a mayor.
gobierno mayoral
mayoral power
Authority or influence held by a mayor.
poder mayoral
mayoral assembly
Meeting of authorities and citizens to discuss matters related to the mayoralty.
asamblea mayoral

Related Words

mayor
Person who holds the position of directing a municipality.
alcalde
municipality
Territory that has a local government.
municipio
administration
Action of administering or managing public affairs.
administración

Slang Meanings

It is said when someone acts with a lot of authority.
Don't be so mayoral, relax and let others participate.
No seas tan mayoral, relájate y deja que otros participen.
It is used to refer to someone who takes everything very seriously.
That guy is very mayoral at work, he doesn't allow any jokes.
Ese tipo es muy mayoral en su trabajo, no se permite ninguna broma.