How to Say "dean" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dean” is “decano” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
head of a university faculty or college
Examples
El decano de la facultad de leyes entregó los diplomas.
The dean of the law school handed out the diplomas.
Necesitas la firma del decano para cambiar de curso.
You need the dean's signature to change courses.
People and Gender
This word describes a man. If you are talking about a woman in this position, you use 'decana'.
School vs. University
Mistake: “Using 'decano' for a high school principal.”
Correction: Use 'director' for schools. 'Decano' is specifically for university departments or professional associations.
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