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How to Say "trustee" in Spanish

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administrador

ad-mee-nee-stra-DOR/aðministɾaˈðoɾ/

nounA2legal or financial management
Use 'administrador' when referring to someone legally or financially managing assets, property, or a business, similar to a manager or administrator.
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Examples

El administrador del fideicomiso vendió la propiedad.

The trustee of the trust sold the property.

El administrador del edificio vive en el primer piso.

The building manager lives on the first floor.

El administrador de sistemas arregló mi computadora.

The systems administrator fixed my computer.

The '-dor' Suffix

In Spanish, adding '-dor' to a verb root is like adding '-er' in English. It turns the action into the person doing it: 'administrar' (to manage) becomes 'administrador' (manager).

Gender Matching

Mistake: “Using 'el administrador' for a woman.”

Correction: Use 'la administradora' when referring to a female manager. This entry focuses on the masculine form, but the 'a' ending is needed for females.

consejero

kohn-seh-HEH-roh/kon.seˈxe.ɾo/

nounB2non-profit organization
Choose 'consejero' when the trustee is a member of a board or council, especially in non-profit organizations or government bodies, acting in an advisory or governing role.
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Examples

El consejero de la fundación supervisa las donaciones.

The trustee of the foundation oversees the donations.

El consejero de Educación visitó la nueva escuela.

The Minister/Secretary of Education visited the new school.

Decidieron nombrar un nuevo consejero delegado para la compañía.

They decided to appoint a new chief executive officer (CEO) for the company.

Cada consejero del banco tiene un voto en las decisiones importantes.

Each board member of the bank has one vote on important decisions.

Political Context in Spain

In Spain, the highest officials in the regional governments (Autonomous Communities) are often called 'Consejeros,' similar to how 'Ministers' are used in national government.

Administrador vs. Consejero

Learners often confuse 'administrador' and 'consejero' because both can involve responsibility. Remember that 'administrador' focuses on active management of assets, while 'consejero' implies a role on a board or council, often more advisory.

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