Regidor (en. Councilor)

/re.xi.ˈðor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Member of the municipal council in charge of assisting the mayor in administrative and political functions.

The councilman proposed a new ordinance to improve cleanliness in the city.

El regidor propuso una nueva ordenanza para mejorar la limpieza en la ciudad.

Person responsible for ruling or governing something.

The community councilman is responsible for organizing cultural activities.

El regidor de la comunidad es responsable de organizar las actividades culturales.

In some countries, a term related to local government.

The councilmen discussed next year's budget at the meeting.

Los regidores discutieron sobre el presupuesto del próximo año en la reunión.

From Latin 'regidāre', which means to govern or rule.

neighborhood councilman

Member of the municipal government responsible for the needs of a specific neighborhood.

regidor de barrio

cultural councilman

Councilman responsible for managing cultural activities in a locality.

regidor de la cultura

acting councilman

Councilman who is temporarily performing his duties.

regidor en funciones

mayor

Highest authority of a municipality.

alcalde

council

Group of people who govern or administer a municipality.

concejo

governor

Person in charge of the administration of a state or region.

gobernador

Colloquial term referring to someone who makes decisions in the community.

That councilman thinks he owns the neighborhood.

Ese regidor se cree el dueño del barrio.

Ironic use to describe someone who meddles in matters that do not concern them.

Don't be a councilman, let them sort it out themselves.

No seas regidor, déjalos arreglarlo ellos mismos.