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    Alkalde (en. Mayor)

    al-kal-de

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An official who leads a town or city.
    The mayor of our town has a good reputation.
    Ang alkalde ng aming bayan ay may magandang reputasyon.
    A person with the power to make decisions for the local government.
    The mayor decided to build a new school.
    Ang alkalde ay nagpasya na magpatayo ng bagong paaralan.
    Representing the elected local government in its jurisdiction.
    The mayor represents the citizens in government meetings.
    Ang alkalde ay kumakatawan sa mga mamamayan sa mga pulong ng pamahalaan.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'alcalde'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Mayor of the town
    The head of the local government of a town.
    Alkalde ng bayan

    Related Words

    councilor
    A member of the local council who assists the mayor in decision-making.
    konsehal

    Slang Meanings

    Boss or leader, like someone in authority
    Of course, he's the mayor here, so he calls the shots.
    Siyempre, siya ang alkalde dito, kaya siya yung nasusunod.
    Like someone wealthy or well-off
    Their house looks like a mayor's, it's so beautiful!
    Yung bahay nila, akala mo alkalde, napaka ganda!
    Of course, his arrogance is off the charts.
    He's so full of himself, like he thinks he's a mayor.
    Ang taas ng ere niya, akala mo naman alkalde siya.