Inklingo

coordinador

ko-or-dee-nah-dor/kooɾðinaˈðoɾ/

coordinator

Also: organizer, team lead
NounmB1
A person standing in the middle of a circle of people, handing out different colored folders to each individual.

📝 In Action

El coordinador del proyecto vive en Madrid.

A2

The project coordinator lives in Madrid.

Necesito hablar con el coordinador de la escuela.

B1

I need to speak with the school coordinator.

Él es el coordinador encargado de la logística.

B1

He is the coordinator in charge of logistics.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • coordinador de eventosevent coordinator
  • coordinador académicoacademic coordinator
  • coordinador de áreaarea manager

coordinating

Also: organizing
AdjectivemB2formal
A set of interlocking gears of different colors working together perfectly.

📝 In Action

El comité tiene un papel coordinador.

B2

The committee has a coordinating role.

Necesitamos un esfuerzo coordinador para ganar.

C1

We need a coordinating effort to win.

Su trabajo coordinador fue excelente.

B2

His coordinating work was excellent.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • organizativo (organizational)

Antonyms

  • desorganizador (disorganizing)

Common Collocations

  • papel coordinadorcoordinating role
  • eje coordinadorcoordinating axis/center

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "coordinador" in Spanish:

coordinatingcoordinatororganizerorganizingteam lead

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: coordinador

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence correctly uses 'coordinador' as a noun?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From the Latin 'coordinare', which combines 'co-' (together) and 'ordinare' (to arrange). It literally means 'to put things in order together'.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: coordinatorFrench: coordinateurPortuguese: coordenador

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a 'gerente' and a 'coordinador'?

A 'gerente' (manager) usually has more authority over budgets and hiring, while a 'coordinador' focuses on the daily organization and harmony of tasks.

Can I use 'coordinador' for a woman?

No, for a woman you should use 'coordinadora'. Spanish usually changes the ending for gendered roles.

Is it a common word in Spain and Latin America?

Yes, it is used universally across all Spanish-speaking countries in professional and school environments.