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How to Say "board member" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “board member” is “miembro” — use 'miembro' when referring generally to a person who is part of a group, committee, or board, emphasizing their status as a participant.

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miembro

myehm-brohˈmjem.bɾo

nounB1general
Use 'miembro' when referring generally to a person who is part of a group, committee, or board, emphasizing their status as a participant.

Examples

Soy miembro de la junta directiva de la organización.

I am a member of the organization's board of directors.

Soy un miembro activo del equipo de voluntarios.

I am an active member of the volunteer team.

El presidente debe consultar con los otros miembros del comité.

The president must consult with the other members of the committee.

Para usar la piscina, tienes que ser miembro del club.

To use the pool, you have to be a member of the club.

Masculine Noun, Any Gender

'Miembro' is grammatically a masculine word ('el miembro'), but it can refer to a man or a woman. For example, 'Ella es miembro de la junta' (She is a member of the board).

Possessive Confusion

Mistake: “El miembro de mi familia.”

Correction: Use 'un miembro de mi familia.' (We generally need to use an article like 'un' or 'el' before 'miembro' when talking about a person.)

directivo

dee-rek-TEE-bohdiɾekˈtiβo

nounB1business
Choose 'directivo' when referring to a person holding a management or executive position within a company's governing body, emphasizing their leadership role.
A person in a professional suit standing confidently at the head of a long wooden boardroom table.

Examples

El directivo presentó los resultados financieros.

The executive presented the financial results.

El directivo anunció los nuevos planes de la empresa.

The executive announced the company's new plans.

Es un joven directivo con mucha ambición.

He is a young manager with a lot of ambition.

Los directivos de la aerolínea están negociando el contrato.

The airline's board members are negotiating the contract.

People words ending in -o

When this word ends in 'o', it specifically refers to a man. If you are talking about a woman in this role, change the 'o' to an 'a' (directiva).

Manager vs. Executive

Mistake: “Using 'director' for every boss.”

Correction: Use 'directivo' for high-level management or executives. 'Director' is often a more specific title, like a department head.

consejero

kohn-seh-HEH-rohkon.seˈxe.ɾo

nounB2formal
Use 'consejero' for a member of a high-level governing body, often in a corporate or governmental context, similar to a director or counselor.
A high quality storybook illustration depicting several professional-looking individuals sitting around a large, polished oval conference table in a formal meeting room, representing a corporate board.

Examples

El consejero aprobó la nueva estrategia de mercado.

The board member approved the new marketing strategy.

El consejero de Educación visitó la nueva escuela.

The Minister/Secretary of Education visited the new school.

Decidieron nombrar un nuevo consejero delegado para la compañía.

They decided to appoint a new chief executive officer (CEO) for the company.

Cada consejero del banco tiene un voto en las decisiones importantes.

Each board member of the bank has one vote on important decisions.

Political Context in Spain

In Spain, the highest officials in the regional governments (Autonomous Communities) are often called 'Consejeros,' similar to how 'Ministers' are used in national government.

vocal

bo-KALboˈkal

nounB2formal
Select 'vocal' for a member of a committee or board who has a vote, often used in specific organizational structures like committees or councils.
A group of diverse people sitting around a circular table in a meeting, one person raising their hand to vote.

Examples

Cada vocal tiene derecho a un voto en la asamblea.

Each board member has the right to one vote at the assembly.

Él fue nombrado vocal del comité de vecinos.

He was appointed as a board member of the neighborhood committee.

La vocal de la asociación presentó las nuevas reglas.

The board member of the association presented the new rules.

Necesitamos tres vocales para que la votación sea válida.

We need three voting members for the vote to be valid.

Gender remains the same

The word 'vocal' doesn't change its ending for men or women. We use 'el' or 'la' to show the gender.

Confusing with 'Vocalist'

Mistake: “Él es el vocal de la banda.”

Correction: Él es el vocalista de la banda.

General vs. Specific Roles

Learners often confuse 'miembro' and 'directivo'. Remember that 'miembro' is a general term for any participant, while 'directivo' specifically implies a management or executive role within the board.

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