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alcalde

alcalde

1 9.9
A mayor of a town or city in Spanish-speaking countries
  • noun
  • /ælˈkɑːldeɪ/
  • Formal
translation icon : alcalde
  • To succeed me as alcalde of this district, I am naming my illustrious predecessor, Don Alejandro Vega.

Examples

  • He's the alcalde of San Jose, you know.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • The alcalde spoke with great respect of you, Father.

    The Mark of Zorro (1940)

  • His brother is alcalde of the town.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • I am the son of the alcalde.

    The Mark of Zorro (1940)

  • Well, I am no longer alcalde.

    The Mark of Zorro (1940)

  • "Alcalde Diaz will need to hear every detail you can remember."

    Fiction book (1991)

  • The alcalde of the village also recognizes Dobbs's hat and boots.

    Academic text (2002)

  • All caballeros are requested to report at the alcalde's residence immediately.

    The Mark of Zorro (1940)

  • I'm Capitan Esteban Pasquale, military aid to the alcalde.

    The Mark of Zorro (1940)

  • The alcalde of the village also recognizes Dobbs's hat and boots.

Synonyms

corregidor
vsalcalde
  • Archaic
9.9

A local official in Spain and its former colonies who enforces laws and decides disputes

is a municipal civic leader focused on town governance rather than on judicial authority

How Powerful

President
  • US
∞ 2.3
governor
∞ 3.0
alcalde
  • Formal
1 9.9
councilmember
  • US
5 3.6

Surface Forms

alcalde singular
alcaldes plural

Etymology

The word alcalde comes from Arabic parts al- 'the' and qadi 'judge'. That's why an alcalde was originally the town's 'judge' and now means the town's leader or 'mayor'.