presidir
“presidir” means “to chair” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to chair, to preside over
Also: to lead
📝 In Action
Ella va a presidir la reunión de hoy.
A2She is going to chair today's meeting.
El juez preside el tribunal con mucha autoridad.
B1The judge presides over the court with a lot of authority.
Es un honor presidir esta organización benéfica.
B2It is an honor to lead this charity organization.
to dominate, to overlook
📝 In Action
Una gran estatua de Colón preside la plaza.
B2A large statue of Columbus dominates the square.
El cuadro principal preside el salón de baile.
C1The main painting overlooks the ballroom.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: presidir
Question 1 of 3
Which word is a synonym for 'presidir' when talking about a meeting?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'praesidere', which literally means 'to sit in front of'. It combines 'prae' (before) and 'sedere' (to sit).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'presidir' always formal?
Yes, it is generally used in professional, legal, or official contexts. In casual conversation, people usually use 'dirigir' or 'mandar'.
Is 'presidir' related to 'presidente'?
Absolutely! A 'presidente' is literally the person who 'preside' (the person who sits in the front/leads).
Does 'presidir' change its stem like 'sentir'?
No. Unlike some other -ir verbs, 'presidir' is completely regular. The 'i' stays an 'i' throughout the present tense.