Alcalde Meaning in English

word

US

ælˈkɑldeɪ

al-KAHL-day

UK

ælˈkɑːldeɪ

al-KAHL-day

التعريف

The 'alcalde' is the mayor or chief official of a town or city, responsible for leading the local government and making decisions for the community.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Alcalde' is a Spanish term, used in Spanish-speaking countries. In English, 'mayor' is the usual term. In formal writing or news about Spain or Latin America, 'alcalde' is often used directly.

• Spanish: alcalde
• Portuguese (BR): prefeito
• Portuguese (PT): presidente da câmara - autarca (contexto político local)
• Chinese (Simplified): 市长
• Chinese (Traditional): 市長
• Hindi: नगर प्रमुख - मेयर
• Arabic: عمدة
• Bengali: মেয়র
• Russian: мэр
• Japanese: 市長
• Vietnamese: thị trưởng
• Korean: 시장
• Turkish: belediye başkanı
• Urdu: میئر
• Indonesian: wali kota

جمل نموذجية

The alcalde works in the city hall.

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People voted for a new alcalde last year.

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The alcalde helps solve problems in the community.

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After the flood, the alcalde organized rescue efforts and spoke to the news.

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Everyone was surprised when the young teacher became the town's new alcalde.

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People usually go to the alcalde for help with city problems that affect everyone.

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