presidido

chaired

adjective preh-see-DEE-doh Less Common

Also means

headed

Usage Note

Presidido is the past participle of presidir used as an adjective, typically in formal or journalistic contexts to describe a body, meeting, or event that is chaired or led by someone: una reunión presidida por el alcalde ('a meeting chaired by the mayor'). It always collocates with por to indicate who is in charge. The base verb presidir means 'to preside over' or 'to chair.'

Examples

"El acto fue presidido por la ministra."

Natural Translation

The event was chaired by the minister.

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