subdirector

soob-dee-rehk-TOREsuβðiɾekˈtoɾ

“subdirector” means “deputy director” in Spanish (corporate or organizational leadership).

deputy director, assistant manager

Also: vice-principal

NounmB1formal

General

A professional person standing slightly behind and to the side of a main leader in a bright office, holding a tablet and ready to assist.

📝 In Action

El subdirector de la empresa firmó los documentos hoy.

The deputy director of the company signed the documents today.

Si el director no está, debes hablar con el subdirector.

If the director is not here, you must speak with the assistant manager.

Nuestro subdirector del colegio organizó la excursión.

Our school's vice-principal organized the field trip.

Word Connections

Synonyms

vicedirector (vice-director)
subgerente (assistant manager)

Antonyms

director (director)
subordinado (subordinate)

Common Collocations

subdirector general – general deputy director
nombrar subdirector – to appoint as deputy director
el despacho del subdirector – the deputy director's office

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "subdirector" in Spanish:

assistant manager→deputy director→vice-principal→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: subdirector

Question 1 of 3

What does the prefix 'sub-' in 'subdirector' indicate?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

director(director) — Noun

dirección(direction/management) — Noun

dirigir(to lead/to direct) — Verb

subdirección(deputy management) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

actor doctor sector

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'sub-' (under/below) combined with 'director' (someone who guides or rules). It follows the pattern of modern professional titles in Romance languages.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: sous-directeurPortuguese: subdiretorItalian: vicedirettore

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a subdirector and an assistant?

A 'subdirector' usually has formal authority to act on behalf of the director, whereas an 'asistente' usually handles tasks but does not have the power to make executive decisions.

Is it 'subdirector' or 'vicedirector'?

Both are correct! 'Subdirector' is more common in business and schools in many countries, while 'vicedirector' is often used in specific institutional contexts.

What is the female version of this word?

The female version is 'subdirectora'. You would also change the article to 'la subdirectora'.