How to Say "leading figure" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “leading figure” is “gigante” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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gigante

nounB2neutral/business

an important person

A powerful, stylized figure in a simple suit standing firmly and effortlessly supporting a large, ornate golden cornerstone structure with one hand, symbolizing great influence.

Examples

Apple sigue siendo el gigante de la tecnología móvil.

Apple continues to be the giant (or titan) of mobile technology.

El equipo de fútbol es un gigante en su liga.

The soccer team is a powerhouse in its league.

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Related Translations

enormous→giant→giant-sized→huge→ogre→powerhouse→titan→

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