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How to Say "board member" in Spanish

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miembro

myehm-broh/ˈmjem.bɾo/

nounB1general
Use 'miembro' when referring to a general participant or individual belonging to a group or organization, including a board.

Examples

Ella es un miembro de la junta directiva de la empresa.

She is a member of the company'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.)

consejero

kohn-seh-HEH-roh/kon.seˈxe.ɾo/

nounB2formal
Use 'consejero' specifically for a member of a high-level governing or advisory council, often in a corporate or governmental context, implying a position of authority or significant responsibility.
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Examples

El consejero financiero presentó el nuevo presupuesto.

The financial board member presented the new budget.

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.

Miembro vs. Consejero

Learners often use 'miembro' for all board roles. While 'miembro' is correct for any group member, 'consejero' is preferred for more formal, high-level positions on corporate or governmental boards, implying greater authority or specific expertise.

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