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    Regente (en. Principal)

    /reˈxente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who acts as a leader or ruler in the absence of the holder.
    The regent took control of the kingdom during the king's minority.
    El regente asumió el control del reino durante la minoría de edad del rey.
    In the academic field, a teacher who has the responsibility of a course or subject.
    The regent of the mathematics course is very strict with grades.
    El regente del curso de matemáticas es muy estricto con las calificaciones.
    A person who exercises the administration of a government or institution.
    The regent made important decisions for the future of the city.
    La regente tomó decisiones importantes para el futuro de la ciudad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'regentis', which means 'ruler'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    university regent
    A person responsible for directing the academic affairs of a university.
    regente de la universidad
    city regent
    Authority that temporarily governs a city.
    regente de la ciudad

    Related Words

    regency
    Period during which a regent exercises power.
    regencia
    ruler
    A person who has authority to govern a country or institution.
    gobernante

    Slang Meanings

    A person who controls or dominates a situation.
    At the party, he was the regent; everyone followed him.
    En la fiesta, él era el regente; todos lo seguían.
    Someone who exercises power informally.
    She is the regent of the group; she always decides where to go.
    Ella es la regente del grupo; siempre decide a dónde ir.