How to Say "chairwoman" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “chairwoman” is “presidenta” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La presidenta dio un discurso sobre la economía nacional.
The president (female) gave a speech about the national economy.
Ella fue elegida presidenta de la asociación de padres.
She was elected chairwoman of the parents' association.
La junta directiva se reunirá con la presidenta mañana.
The board of directors will meet with the president tomorrow.
Gendered Nouns
This word is the feminine version of 'presidente.' It specifically refers to a woman holding the office. Always use the feminine article 'la' before it.
Using the wrong article
Mistake: “El presidenta”
Correction: La presidenta. Since the noun ends in -a and refers to a woman, you must use the feminine article 'la'.
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