How to Say "leading figures" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “leading figures” is “líderes” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los líderes de la empresa anunciaron recortes.
The company leaders announced cuts.
Necesitamos líderes fuertes para resolver este problema.
We need strong leaders to solve this problem.
Las mujeres fueron las líderes del movimiento social.
The women were the leaders of the social movement.
Pluralization Rule
The singular form is 'líder.' Because 'líder' ends in an R, you add '-es' to make it plural: 'líderes'.
Gender Flexibility
Even though 'líder' is often treated as masculine (el líder), it is a common-gender noun. 'Los líderes' is the standard plural form used for groups of men, groups of women, or mixed groups.
Mispronouncing the Accent
Mistake: “Saying 'liderÉS' (stressing the last syllable).”
Correction: The accent mark over the 'i' tells you to always stress the first syllable: 'LÍ-de-res'.
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