How to Say "higher-ups" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “higher-ups” is “superiores” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
management or command structure
Examples
Debemos informar a nuestros superiores sobre el cambio de planes.
We must inform our superiors (bosses/higher-ups) about the change in plans.
Los superiores del monasterio tomaron la decisión final.
The superiors of the monastery made the final decision.
Ella siempre obedece a sus superiores en el trabajo.
She always obeys her bosses at work.
The Noun Form
When used as a noun, 'superiores' acts like 'the bosses' or 'the higher-ups,' meaning it refers directly to people, often preceded by 'los' or 'mis/tus'.
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