subsecretario
“subsecretario” means “undersecretary” in Spanish (government official).
undersecretary
Also: deputy secretary, assistant secretary
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El subsecretario de salud dio una conferencia de prensa hoy.
B1The undersecretary of health gave a press conference today.
Para trabajar en el ministerio, primero debes hablar con el subsecretario.
B2To work at the ministry, first you must speak with the undersecretary.
El presidente nombró a un nuevo subsecretario de relaciones exteriores.
C1The president appointed a new undersecretary of foreign relations.
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Words that translate to "subsecretario" in Spanish:
assistant secretary→deputy secretary→undersecretary→✏️ Quick Practice
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From the Latin prefix 'sub-' (under) combined with 'secretarius' (a person entrusted with secrets or confidential matters).
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 'subsecretario' the same as a 'secretary' (assistant)?
No. In this context, it refers to a high-level government executive, similar to a Vice Minister, not a personal assistant who answers phones.
How do I address a subsecretario formally?
You would usually address them as 'Señor Subsecretario' (Mr. Undersecretary) or 'Usted' in a conversation.
Is this word used in business?
Rarely. In the business world, terms like 'subdirector' or 'vicepresidente' are much more common. 'Subsecretario' is almost exclusively for government or large public institutions.