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    Presidente (en. President)

    /pɾe.siˈðen.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Head of State or Government in a republic.
    The president signed the law decree last night.
    El presidente firmó el decreto de ley anoche.
    Person who presides over a meeting or assembly.
    The chairperson of the board started the meeting.
    El presidente de la junta directiva inició la reunión.
    Leader or head of an institution or company.
    The president of the company announced new projects.
    El presidente de la compañía anunció nuevos proyectos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praesidens', meaning 'one who presides'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    elected president
    Refers to a person who has been elected to the position but has not yet assumed office.
    presidente electo
    acting president
    One who temporarily holds the position.
    presidente en funciones
    first lady
    Wife of the president.
    primera dama

    Related Words

    vice president
    Person who assists the president and can assume their functions in case of absence.
    vicepresidente
    government
    Group of people who govern a country.
    gobierno
    assembly
    Meeting of members to discuss and make decisions.
    asamblea

    Slang Meanings

    The boss
    In this business, the boss always has the final word.
    En este negocio, el jefe siempre tiene la última palabra.
    The big shot
    That big shot doesn’t listen to anyone.
    Ese mandamás no escucha a nadie.