presidente
“presidente” means “president” in Spanish (of a country, republic, or large organization).
president
Also: chairman, chairperson
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El presidente dio un discurso importante.
A2The president gave an important speech.
Mi padre es el presidente de la compañía.
B1My father is the president of the company.
Fue elegida presidenta del club de debate.
B1She was elected president of the debate club.
El presidente de la junta directiva convocó una reunión.
B2The chairman of the board of directors called a meeting.
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If you are talking about the female leader of a company, which sentence is most commonly used today?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'praesidens', which means 'one who sits before' or 'one who presides'. It's formed from 'prae' (before) and 'sedere' (to sit).
First recorded: Around the 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it ever correct to say 'la presidente' for a woman?
Yes, technically it's not wrong according to the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). However, in modern everyday use, 'la presidenta' is much more common, clearer, and generally preferred. It's best to use 'la presidenta' to sound natural.
What's the difference between 'presidente' and 'primer ministro'?
It depends on the country's political system. In a presidential system (like the US or Mexico), the 'presidente' is the head of both the state and the government. In a parliamentary system (like Spain or Canada), the 'presidente del gobierno' or 'primer ministro' is the head of government, while the head of state is a monarch or a different, more ceremonial president.