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How to Say "vice president" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “vice president” is “vicepresidente” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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second-highest official
A simple storybook illustration showing two figures representing a government hierarchy. One figure stands on a slightly elevated small platform, symbolizing the primary leader. The second figure stands immediately next to them on the ground level, signifying the second-in-command.

Examples

El vicepresidente anunció un nuevo plan económico.

The vice president announced a new economic plan.

Si el presidente falta, el vicepresidente toma su lugar.

If the president is absent, the vice president takes his place.

Fui ascendido a vicepresidente de operaciones en la compañía.

I was promoted to Vice President of Operations at the company.

Compound Noun Structure

This word is formed by combining 'vice-' (meaning 'in place of' or 'deputy') and 'presidente'. This structure is common for roles that are second-in-command.

Confusing Gender and Article

Mistake: “Using *la vicepresidente* for a female VP.”

Correction: While *vicepresidente* is the base form, for a woman, you should use the feminine form *vicepresidenta* and the article *la*: 'la vicepresidenta'.

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