Alcalde (Noun)
Meaning
A mayor or chief magistrate of a Spanish town.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The alcalde of Seville greeted the tourism group with a warm welcome.
- In small villages, the alcalde was often the one responsible for organizing festivals.
- The alcalde of Granada met with local business owners to discuss new tax reforms.
- Her great-grandfather had been the alcalde of Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War.
- As the newly elected alcalde of Madrid, she vowed to reduce traffic congestion in the city.