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dirigente

leader

noun dee-ree-HEN-teh Less Common

Usage Note

Dirigente is a common-gender noun: el dirigente (male leader), la dirigente (female leader). It typically refers to a political or organizational leader rather than a corporate executive (for whom directivo or director is more common). The related verb is dirigir, 'to lead or direct'.

Examples

"La dirigente habló ante la prensa."

Natural Translation

The leader spoke to the press.

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