presidencial
“presidencial” means “presidential” in Spanish (related to a president or their office).
presidential
Also: of the president
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La campaña presidencial fue muy larga este año.
A2The presidential campaign was very long this year.
El avión presidencial acaba de aterrizar.
B1The presidential plane has just landed.
Las elecciones presidenciales se celebran cada cuatro años.
B1Presidential elections are held every four years.
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Which of the following is the correct feminine form of 'presidencial'?
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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
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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).