How to Pronounce "caudillo"
word
ˌkɔˈdɪɫoʊ
kaw-DIH-loh
kaʊˈdiː(j)oʊ
kow-DEE-yoh
Definition
A 'caudillo' is a leader, often a military or political strongman, especially in Spanish-speaking countries. The term is usually associated with authoritarian or dictatorial rule.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɔˈdɪɫoʊ
British English
kaʊˈdiː(j)oʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kaw-DIH-loh
UK
kow-DEE-yoh
Listen in Context
The caudillo ruled the country for many years.
Many people feared the caudillo.
The caudillo made all important decisions.
Under the caudillo, opposition parties weren’t allowed to exist.