Inklingo

presidencial

pre-see-den-SYAL/pɾesiðenˈsjal/

presidencial means presidential in Spanish (related to a president or their office).

presidential

Also: of the president
A stately wooden desk with a leather chair and a golden emblem in a grand office.

📝 In Action

La campaña presidencial fue muy larga este año.

A2

The presidential campaign was very long this year.

El avión presidencial acaba de aterrizar.

B1

The presidential plane has just landed.

Las elecciones presidenciales se celebran cada cuatro años.

B1

Presidential elections are held every four years.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • elección presidencialpresidential election
  • mandato presidencialpresidential term
  • palacio presidencialpresidential palace

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "presidencial" in Spanish:

presidential

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Quick Quiz: presidencial

Question 1 of 3

Which of the following is the correct feminine form of 'presidencial'?

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📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'praesidentia,' which describes the act of sitting before or leading a group, combined with the suffix '-al' which means 'relating to.'

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: presidentialFrench: présidentielPortuguese: presidencial

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'presidencial' the same for male and female nouns?

Yes! Because it ends in the letter 'l', it is a neutral adjective. For example: 'el candidato presidencial' (male) and 'la candidata presidencial' (female).

When should I use 'del presidente' instead of 'presidencial'?

They are often interchangeable. 'Presidencial' is more formal and describes the office or role (like 'Presidential duties'), while 'del presidente' specifically means 'of the president' as a person.

Is the 'c' in 'presidencial' pronounced differently in Spain?

Yes! In most of Spain, the 'c' is pronounced like a soft 'th' (th-yal), while in Latin America, it is pronounced like an 's' (syal).