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    Prefecto (en. Prefect)

    /pre'fek.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Administrative position that supervises an area or educational institution.
    The school prefect is responsible for maintaining order.
    El prefecto de la escuela se encarga de mantener el orden.
    Official representing the government in a province or department.
    The prefect announced new policies for the region.
    El prefecto anunció nuevas políticas para la región.
    Captain or leader of a group, especially in the context of sports.
    The football team's prefect motivated his teammates.
    El prefecto del equipo de fútbol motivó a sus compañeros.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praefectus', meaning 'designated to be in charge' or 'in charge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    academic prefect
    Person in charge of academic coordination in an educational institution.
    prefecto de estudios
    to act as a prefect
    To perform supervisory or leadership functions in a group.
    hacer de prefecto
    police prefect
    Authority responsible for public safety in a locality.
    prefecto de policía

    Related Words

    prefecture
    Office or territory under the authority of a prefect.
    prefectura
    prefectural
    Related to the prefecture or prefect.
    prefectural
    school prefect
    Authority responsible for activities and discipline in a school.
    prefecto escolar

    Slang Meanings

    It is used in some contexts to refer to someone who has excessive control.
    Don't be so perfect, just relax.
    No seas tan prefecto, solo relájate.
    It can be used humorously to indicate that someone is very organized.
    You're such a prefect with all those schedules.
    Eres un prefecto con todos esos horarios.