presidenta
“presidenta” means “president” in Spanish (female head of state or government).
president, chairwoman
Also: chairperson
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La presidenta dio un discurso sobre la economía nacional.
B1The president (female) gave a speech about the national economy.
Ella fue elegida presidenta de la asociación de padres.
B2She was elected chairwoman of the parents' association.
La junta directiva se reunirá con la presidenta mañana.
B1The board of directors will meet with the president tomorrow.
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Which sentence correctly uses the article with 'presidenta'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the verb 'presidir,' which means 'to preside' or 'to sit before others.' This, in turn, traces back to the Latin word *praesidere*, meaning 'to sit in front of' or 'to be in charge.' The feminine ending '-a' was added in modern Spanish to clearly denote a woman in this role.
First recorded: Mid-20th century (as the standard feminine political term)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'presidenta' the official term for a female president?
Yes. While historically some people used the gender-neutral form 'la presidente,' 'presidenta' is now the universally accepted, grammatically correct, and officially preferred standard form in almost all Spanish-speaking regions and by major language authorities.