Vicepresidente (en. Vice president)

/bi.se.pɾe.siˈðen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Title of the official who assists and substitutes for the president in their duties.

The vice president presided over the meeting in the absence of the president.

El vicepresidente se encargó de presidir la reunión en ausencia del presidente.

Designated authority that assists in the management of the state or company.

The vice president was key to making strategic decisions.

El vicepresidente fue clave para la toma de decisiones estratégicas.

From Latin 'vice' meaning 'in place of' and 'president', which comes from 'praesidens'.

vice presidency

Role or function of a vice president.

vicepresidencia

elected vice president

The one who has been elected to hold the position of vice president.

vicepresidente electo

vice president of operations

Person responsible for operations within an organization.

vicepresidente de operaciones

president

Person holding the highest position in an organization or country.

presidente

secretary

Official who assists the president or vice president in their duties.

secretario

government

System of administration of a country.

gobierno

Vice

When there are problems in the government, they say the 'vice' should act.

Cuando hay problemas en el gobierno, dicen que el 'vice' debería actuar.

Number two

The number two in the company is the vice president, always involved in key decisions.

El número dos en la empresa es el vicepresidente, siempre está en las decisiones clave.