Inklingo

gestor

hes-TOR/xesˈtoɾ/

manager, agent

Also: consultant, facilitator
NounmB1
Spain
A friendly person wearing a professional outfit, holding a clipboard and organizing several small boxes on a desk.

📝 In Action

Mi gestor me ayuda a preparar los impuestos cada año.

A2

My consultant helps me prepare my taxes every year.

Ella es la gestora de proyectos en la empresa de tecnología.

B1

She is the project manager at the technology company.

El gestor bancario me llamó para explicarme las nuevas condiciones.

B2

The bank manager called me to explain the new conditions.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • gestor administrativoadministrative agent (very common in Spain)
  • gestor de base de datosdatabase manager
  • equipo gestormanagement team

managing, administrative

AdjectivemC1formal
A small, colorful factory building with smooth gears turning on the side to show it is operating.

📝 In Action

La comisión gestora se encargará de organizar las elecciones.

C1

The management committee will be in charge of organizing the elections.

Buscamos un perfil con gran capacidad gestora.

C2

We are looking for a profile with great management capacity.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • entidad gestoramanaging entity
  • sociedad gestoramanagement company

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Quick Quiz: gestor

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If you need help filing your taxes in a Spanish-speaking country, who would you call?

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👥 Word Family
gestión(management/administration)Noun
gestionar(to manage/handle)Verb
gestoría(agency/consultant office)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'gestor,' which comes from 'gerere,' meaning 'to carry out,' 'to do,' or 'to perform.' It shares a root with the English word 'gesture' (a way of carrying oneself).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: gestionnaireItalian: gestore

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

A 'gerente' is usually a 'boss' or a high-level manager in a company. A 'gestor' is someone who handles the actual processes, paperwork, or specialized administration.

Is a gestor the same as an accountant?

Not exactly. An accountant (contable) focuses on numbers and bookkeeping. A gestor handles broader tasks like residency permits, vehicle titles, and general communication with the government.

Can 'gestor' be used for software?

Yes! You will often see 'gestor de descargas' (download manager) or 'gestor de contraseñas' (password manager).