Municipales (en. Municipal)

/munisipalɛs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
It refers to the institutions, services, or activities that belong to a municipality.
Municipal services are essential for the community.
Los servicios municipales son fundamentales para la comunidad.
Groups or bodies of local government.
Municipal elections are held every four years.
Las elecciones municipales se celebran cada cuatro años.
Aspects related to public administration at the local level.
The management of municipal affairs is crucial for local development.
La administración de los asuntos municipales es crucial para el desarrollo local.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'municipalis', which means belonging to a municipality.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Municipal government
Reference to the administrative body that governs a municipality.
Gobierno municipal
Municipal services
Set of services provided by the local government, such as water, cleaning, and security.
Servicios municipales
Municipal elections
Electoral process to elect representatives of a municipality.
Elecciones municipales

Related Words

municipio
Basic territorial and administrative entity where local activities are developed.
municipio
mayor
Person who exercises the highest authority in a municipality.
alcalde
municipal council
Local legislative body that makes decisions in a municipality.
concejo municipal

Slang Meanings

Term used colloquially to refer to local government officials.
The municipal officials went to the meeting to discuss the budget.
Los municipales fueron a la reunión para discutir el presupuesto.
Refers to the bureaucracy that handles local affairs.
There are always problems with the municipal officials when one tries to process something.
Siempre hay problemas con los municipales cuando uno intenta hacer un trámite.