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A confident woman wearing a professional suit stands behind a wooden podium, illustrating a female head of state or government.

presidenta

preh-see-DEN-tah

nounfB1
president?female head of state or government,chairwoman?head of a committee or board
Also:chairperson?gender-neutral alternative for a female leader

📝 In Action

La presidenta dio un discurso sobre la economía nacional.

B1

The president (female) gave a speech about the national economy.

Ella fue elegida presidenta de la asociación de padres.

B2

She was elected chairwoman of the parents' association.

La junta directiva se reunirá con la presidenta mañana.

B1

The board of directors will meet with the president tomorrow.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • la presidenta electa – the president-elect (female)
  • la presidenta de la junta – the chairwoman of the board

💡 Grammar Points

Gendered Nouns

This word is the feminine version of 'presidente.' It specifically refers to a woman holding the office. Always use the feminine article 'la' before it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong article

Mistake: "El presidenta"

Correction: La presidenta. Since the noun ends in -a and refers to a woman, you must use the feminine article 'la'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Context

Use 'presidenta' when addressing or referring to a woman in this high-ranking role. It is the standard, respectful term across most Spanish-speaking countries.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: presidenta

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the article with 'presidenta'?

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Word Family

presidente(president (male or gender-neutral)) - noun
presidir(to preside over) - verb
presidencia(presidency/office of the president) - noun

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.