Inklingo

líderes

LEE-deh-rehsˈli.ðe.ɾes

líderes means leaders in Spanish (people who guide or direct a group).

leaders

Also: leading figures
NounmA2
A storybook illustration showing four diverse people walking in a single file line across a grassy field, emphasizing the person at the front who is guiding the others by pointing forward.

📝 In Action

Los líderes de la empresa anunciaron recortes.

B1

The company leaders announced cuts.

Necesitamos líderes fuertes para resolver este problema.

A2

We need strong leaders to solve this problem.

Las mujeres fueron las líderes del movimiento social.

B2

The women were the leaders of the social movement.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • dirigentes (directors / executives)
  • jefes (bosses)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • líderes políticospolitical leaders
  • líderes comunitarioscommunity leaders

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "líderes" in Spanish:

leading figures

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Quick Quiz: líderes

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Which sentence correctly uses 'líderes'?

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📚 Etymology

This is a modern Spanish adaptation of the English word 'leader,' which itself comes from older Germanic roots meaning 'to travel' or 'to guide the way.'

First recorded: Mid-20th century (in widespread use)

Cognates (Related words)

English: leader

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'líderes' have an accent mark?

Spanish words that end in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are usually stressed on the second-to-last syllable. Since 'líder' is stressed on the first syllable (LÍ-der), it needs the accent mark to break the standard rule. The plural 'líderes' keeps the same stress pattern.