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gerente

he-RÉHN-teh

nounmB1

manager?general business oversight,director?high-level corporate role

Also:executive?senior position, often used interchangeably with director

📝 In Action

La gerente de ventas aprobó la nueva estrategia.

The sales manager approved the new strategy.

Necesitamos hablar con el gerente general sobre los resultados del proyecto.

We need to speak with the general manager about the project results.

El gerente del hotel resolvió el problema de inmediato.

The hotel manager solved the problem immediately.

Word Connections

Synonyms

director (director)
administrador (administrator)

Common Collocations

gerente general – general manager
gerente de proyecto – project manager
gerente de recursos humanos – HR manager

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Flexibility

Though 'gerente' is listed as masculine, it can refer to a man (el gerente) or a woman (la gerente). The word itself stays the same, but the article ('el' or 'la') must match the person's gender.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing with 'Jefe'

Mistake: "Usando 'jefe' para un alto ejecutivo."

Correction: While a 'jefe' is a boss, a 'gerente' usually implies a higher, more specific administrative rank, like a department head or general manager. Use 'gerente' for formal titles.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Context

This word is always respectful and professional. Use it when referring to someone in a position of authority, especially in business or retail settings.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: gerente

Question 1 of 1

If you are talking about a woman who runs a major corporation, which is the correct way to introduce her?

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Word Family

gerencia(management/managership) - noun

gestionar(to manage/to handle) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'gerenta' a real word?

While some people, especially in certain Latin American regions, might use 'gerenta' to specifically refer to a female manager, the standard and universally accepted form across the Spanish-speaking world is 'la gerente.' Stick with 'la gerente' to be safe and formal.