comisionado
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commissioner
As a high-level official, the comisionado (commissioner) holds significant authority.
comisionado(noun)
commissioner
?high-level official
,delegate
?appointed representative
envoy
?diplomatic
📝 In Action
El comisionado de derechos humanos investigará las denuncias.
B2The human rights commissioner will investigate the complaints.
Nombraron un comisionado especial para supervisar la obra.
C1They appointed a special delegate to oversee the work.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Matching
When referring to a woman, the word changes to 'comisionada' (feminine). The ending must always match the gender of the person.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use in Titles
This word is often used as a formal title for people with temporary or specific authority granted by a government or organization.
When someone is comisionado (commissioned), they have been assigned a specific task or mission.
comisionado(adjective)
commissioned
?having been assigned a task
delegated
?assigned authority
,appointed
?selected for a role
📝 In Action
El estudio fue comisionado por el ministerio de salud.
B1The study was commissioned by the ministry of health.
Estamos comisionados para encontrar una solución.
B2We are commissioned (or delegated) to find a solution.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
When used as an adjective, it must agree in number and gender with the noun it describes: 'La tarea comisionada' (the feminine task) vs. 'Los equipos comisionados' (the plural masculine teams).
Used with 'Ser' or 'Estar'
You will often see it used with 'ser' (to form the passive voice, like 'was commissioned') or 'estar' (to describe the state of being commissioned, like 'is commissioned').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting Agreement
Mistake: "La misión fue comisionado."
Correction: La misión fue comisionada. (Since 'misión' is feminine, the ending must be '-ada'.)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comisionado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'comisionado' as a noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'comisionado' and 'comisión'?
'Comisión' (feminine noun) means the task itself, the group of people, or the fee you earn (like sales commission). 'Comisionado' (masculine noun) is the person who receives the task or mandate.