director ejecutivo
/diɾeɡtoɾ exekutibo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'ceo' is translated into Spanish as director ejecutivo.
The term director ejecutivo is used to describe the highest-ranking person in a company or organization.
Meaning: chief executive officer (noun)
Which one should you use?
While director ejecutivo is a standard translation, you may also encounter Presidente Ejecutivo (Executive President) to refer to a CEO in formal settings. In many professional and international business contexts within Spanish-speaking countries, the English acronym CEO is also commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a female CEO, change the noun and adjective to their feminine forms: directora ejecutiva.
Did you know?
- In Spain, the equivalent of a 'CEO' in a corporate board structure is often called the consejero delegado, which literally translates to 'delegated councillor'.
- In formal Spanish business correspondence, it is common to address a director ejecutivo by their professional title rather than their name to show respect.
- The word ejecutivo can also be used to describe something that is 'efficient' or 'decisive' in a person's character, not just their professional rank.
Examples in context
- El Director Ejecutivo de la compañía es muy exitoso en su trabajo.The CEO of the company is very successful in their job.
- Él es el director ejecutivo de la empresa.He is the chief executive officer of the company.
- Buscamos un nuevo director ejecutivo para el equipo.We are looking for a new chief executive officer for the team.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing a job vacancy at their office.
- Mateo¿Sabes quién es el nuevo director ejecutivo?Do you know who the new chief executive officer is?
- LucíaNo, todavía no han anunciado al director ejecutivo.No, they haven't announced the chief executive officer yet.
- MateoLucía, ¿crees que ella será la candidata?Lucía, do you think she will be the candidate?
- LucíaEs una posibilidad muy alta.It is a very high possibility.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
