Presidenta (en. Chairwoman)

/pɾe.siˈðen.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who presides over or directs a group, assembly, or institution.
The president of the council took the floor to start the meeting.
La presidenta del consejo tomó la palabra para iniciar la reunión.
Title of the woman who heads a country.
The president was re-elected for a second term.
La presidenta fue reelegida para un segundo mandato.
Woman who holds authority in an organization or company.
The president of the company announced a new project.
La presidenta de la empresa anunció un nuevo proyecto.

Etymology

From the Latin 'praesidens', which means 'one who presides', with the feminine suffix '-ta'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

elected president
Woman who has been elected to the position of president.
presidenta electa
acting president
Woman who currently holds the position of president.
presidenta en funciones
framework of the president
The context or situation related to the role of the president.
marco de la presidenta

Related Words

presidency
Position or dignity of president or president.
presidencia
to preside
To exercise the presidency of a meeting, assembly, or institution.
presidir
president
Person who heads an organization, male.
presidente

Slang Meanings

Boss
That boss has a lot of charisma.
Esa jefa tiene mucho carisma.
The boss
Here comes the boss, she always brings good news.
Aquí viene la manda, siempre trae buenas noticias.