Regidores (en. Councillors)

/re.xi.ˈðo.res/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Collegiate body that exercises functions of government and administration in a municipality.

The councilors meet weekly to discuss community issues.

Los regidores se reúnen semanalmente para discutir asuntos de la comunidad.

Each of the councilors or members of the town hall.

The councilor proposed a new measure to improve waste collection services.

El regidor propuso una nueva medida para mejorar el servicio de limpieza.

Person who holds a position within the municipal government.

The councilors work together to solve the city's problems.

Los regidores trabajan en conjunto para resolver los problemas de la ciudad.

From the Latin 'regidore', referring to those who govern or direct.

opposition councilor

Councilor who is part of the party or group opposing the one in power in the council.

regidor de la oposición

councilor position

Position or function performed by a councilor in the town hall.

cargo de regidor

councilor assembly

Meeting where the councilors discuss and decide on municipal matters.

asamblea de regidores

municipality

Territory where local administration is exercised.

municipio

council

Deliberative body that exercises government in a municipality.

concejo

community

Group of people living in the same place and sharing interests.

comunidad

Colloquial term to refer to an ineffective councilor.

That councilor is just a 'number' in the assembly.

Ese regidor es solo un 'número' en la asamblea.

Mocking reference to a councilor seeking popularity.

They call him the 'selfie councilor' for always taking pictures.

Lo llaman el 'regidor selfie' por siempre estar tomando fotos.