vicepresidente

vee-seh-preh-see-DEN-teh/biθepɾesiˈðente/

“vicepresidente” means “vice president” in Spanish (second-highest official).

vice president, VP

Also: deputy chairman

NounmB2

Mexico and Central America

A simple storybook illustration showing two figures representing a government hierarchy. One figure stands on a slightly elevated small platform, symbolizing the primary leader. The second figure stands immediately next to them on the ground level, signifying the second-in-command.

📝 In Action

El vicepresidente anunció un nuevo plan económico.

The vice president announced a new economic plan.

Si el presidente falta, el vicepresidente toma su lugar.

If the president is absent, the vice president takes his place.

Fui ascendido a vicepresidente de operaciones en la compañía.

I was promoted to Vice President of Operations at the company.

Word Connections

Synonyms

subdirector (deputy director)
segundo al mando (second-in-command)

Antonyms

presidente (president)

Common Collocations

vicepresidente ejecutivo – executive vice president
vicepresidente de ventas – vice president of sales

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "vicepresidente" in Spanish:

deputy chairman→vice president→vp→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: vicepresidente

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📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

presidente(president) — Noun

vicepresidenta(vice president (female)) — Noun

presidencia(presidency) — Noun

vicepresidencia(vice presidency) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

presente gente

📚 Etymology▼

A direct borrowing from Latin roots. It combines 'vice' (meaning 'in place of' or 'deputy') and 'presidente' (the person who presides). It literally means 'the one who acts in place of the president.'

First recorded: 18th century (in modern political usage)

Cognates (Related words)

English: vice presidentFrench: vice-président

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say 'vice president' when referring to a woman?

While the word *vicepresidente* can sometimes be used for either gender, the standard and most respectful form for a woman is *la vicepresidenta*.

Is 'vicepresidente' used only in politics?

No, it's used in many different organizations, including large companies (like 'Vicepresidente de Finanzas') and clubs, whenever there is a second-in-command role.