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concejal

kon-seh-HAL/konθeˈxal/

“concejal” means “city councilor” in Spanish (a member of a local government council).

city councilor

Also: council member, alderman
NounmB1
A person sitting at a large wooden desk in a formal office, wearing a professional suit and listening attentively.

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El concejal de cultura anunció un nuevo festival de música.

B1

The city councilor for culture announced a new music festival.

Hablamos con el concejal para pedir más luces en nuestra calle.

B1

We spoke with the council member to ask for more lights on our street.

Para ser concejal, hay que presentarse a las elecciones municipales.

B2

To be a councilor, you have to run in the local elections.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • edil (council member (more formal/literary))
  • regidor (governor or local magistrate)

Common Collocations

  • concejal de urbanismo – city councilor for urban planning
  • el pleno de concejales – the full council meeting
  • ayuntamiento – city hall / town council

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "concejal" in Spanish:

alderman→city councilor→council member→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: concejal

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Where is a 'concejal' most likely to work?

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👥 Word Family▼
concejalía(the office or department of a councilor) — Noun
concejo(council or meeting) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Latin word 'concilium,' which means an assembly or a meeting of people called together.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: councilPortuguese: concelleiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an 'alcalde' and a 'concejal'?

The 'alcalde' is the mayor (the head of the city), while a 'concejal' is one of several council members who work with the mayor to manage the city.

Is 'concejal' used for women too?

While 'el concejal' is used for men or as a general title, the specific female form is 'la concejala'.