superintendente

soo-peh-reen-tehn-DEHN-teh/supeɾintendenˈte/

“superintendente” means “superintendent” in Spanish (high-ranking official or manager).

superintendent

Also: supervisor, overseer

Nounm or fB2formal

Latin AmericaSpain

El superintendente de la obra revisó los planos esta mañana.

The construction superintendent reviewed the blueprints this morning.

La nueva superintendente de policía prometió mejorar la seguridad.

The new police superintendent promised to improve safety.

Debemos enviar un informe directamente al superintendente regional.

We must send a report directly to the regional superintendent.

Words that translate to "superintendente" in Spanish:

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If you are talking about a female superintendent, how do you say it?

👥 Word Family▼

superintendencia(superintendency / headquarters) — Noun

intendente(manager / intendant) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Latin 'superintendens', which combines 'super' (over) and 'intendere' (to direct or strain towards).

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: superintendentFrench: surintendantItalian: sovrintendente

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Is 'superintendente' used in casual conversation?

Not usually. It is a professional title. In a casual setting, you would likely use 'jefe' (boss) or 'encargado' (person in charge).

Does it mean the same thing as a 'manager'?

It's similar, but 'superintendente' usually implies a higher level of authority or a more formal/public position than a 'gerente' (manager).

Can I use this word for an apartment building manager?

In some Latin American countries, yes, but 'conserje' or 'administrador' is much more common for residential buildings.