gerente
“gerente” means “manager” in Spanish (general business oversight).
manager, director
Also: executive
📝 In Action
La gerente de ventas aprobó la nueva estrategia.
A2The sales manager approved the new strategy.
Necesitamos hablar con el gerente general sobre los resultados del proyecto.
B1We need to speak with the general manager about the project results.
El gerente del hotel resolvió el problema de inmediato.
B2The hotel manager solved the problem immediately.
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Quick Quiz: gerente
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If you are talking about a woman who runs a major corporation, which is the correct way to introduce her?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb *gestionar* (to manage or handle) and ultimately traces back to the Latin verb *gerere*, meaning 'to bear, carry, or conduct.' The word literally describes someone who conducts or carries out the affairs of an organization.
First recorded: 18th century (in its modern usage)
Cognates (Related words)
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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.