How to Say "dominant member" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dominant member” is “alfa” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
sociological term
Examples
El macho alfa es el encargado de proteger a la manada.
The alpha male is in charge of protecting the pack.
Ella siempre toma el rol de alfa en el equipo de trabajo.
She always takes the alpha role on the work team.
Using 'Alfa' to Describe People
When used to describe a dominant person, 'alfa' is often preceded by 'macho' (male) or 'hembra' (female), though the word 'el alfa' itself can refer to the dominant person regardless of gender.
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