How to Say "council member" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “council member” is “concejal” — B1 level.
Examples
El concejal de cultura anunció un nuevo festival de música.
The city councilor for culture announced a new music festival.
Hablamos con el concejal para pedir más luces en nuestra calle.
We spoke with the council member to ask for more lights on our street.
Para ser concejal, hay que presentarse a las elecciones municipales.
To be a councilor, you have to run in the local elections.
People and Roles
This word refers to a male official. If you are talking about a woman, the word changes to 'concejala'.
Concejal vs. Consejero
Mistake: “Using 'concejal' for a business advisor.”
Correction: Use 'consejero' for an advisor or board member; 'concejal' is strictly for local government.
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