dirigente

dee-ree-hen-teh/diɾiˈxente/

“dirigente” means “leader” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

leader🔊B1Noun

a person in charge of an organization or movement

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leading🔊B2Adjective

describing a group that is in charge

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leader, official

Also: manager, executive

Nounm or fB1

A person standing at the front of a group, pointing toward a clear path ahead.

📝 In Action

La dirigente del sindicato convocó a una reunión.

The union leader called a meeting.

Los dirigentes del club están contentos con los resultados.

The club officials are happy with the results.

Es un joven dirigente con mucho futuro en la política.

He is a young leader with a great future in politics.

Word Connections

Synonyms

líder (leader)
jefe (boss)
mando (command/head)

Antonyms

seguidor (follower)
subordinado (subordinate)

Common Collocations

dirigente político – political leader
dirigente deportivo – sports official
dirigente sindical – union leader

leading, ruling

Also: governing

Adjectivem or fB2formal

A bright red bird flying at the front of a flock of blue birds in a V-formation.

📝 In Action

La clase dirigente debe escuchar las demandas del pueblo.

The ruling class must listen to the people's demands.

Pertenece al grupo dirigente de la organización.

They belong to the leading group of the organization.

Word Connections

Synonyms

gobernante (governing)
dominante (dominant)

Antonyms

dominado (dominated)

Common Collocations

clase dirigente – ruling class
núcleo dirigente – core leadership

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Words that translate to "dirigente" in Spanish:

executive→governing→leader→leading→manager→official→ruling→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: dirigente

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How do you say 'the female leader'?

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👥 Word Family▼

dirigir(to direct/lead) — Verb

dirección(direction/management) — Noun

director(director) — Noun

directo(direct) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

urgente cliente presente

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'dirigens', which comes from 'dirigere', meaning 'to set straight' or 'to direct'.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: dirigentFrench: dirigeant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'dirigente' the same as 'líder'?

Very similar! 'Líder' is more about personal influence and charisma, while 'dirigente' is more about the official position or job title one holds in an organization.

Does 'dirigente' have a plural form?

Yes, it's 'dirigentes' for both masculine and feminine groups.

Can I use 'dirigente' for a school principal?

Usually, 'director' or 'directora' is used for a school principal. 'Dirigente' is better for politics, sports boards, or large unions.