líder comunitario
/lideɾ komunitaɾjo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for community leader is líder comunitario.
This phrase refers to a person who represents and guides a specific group of people living in a particular area.
What does it mean word for word?
The word líder means leader and comunitario is an adjective meaning community or of the community.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Referente Comunitario is a common way to describe a community leader. In Colombia, both Líder Comunitario and Líder Social are preferred terms.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural, use líderes comunitarios.
How do you pronounce it?
/lideɾ komunitaɾjo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word líder is actually a linguistic traveler that was borrowed directly from the English word 'leader'.
- While líder is used for community leaders, Spanish also uses caudillo for a strongman leader, a word that carries historical connotations of authoritarianism that líder does not.
- In many Latin American contexts, calling someone a líder social can imply they are involved in political activism or grassroots movements, rather than just being a local figurehead.
Examples in context
- Él es un líder comunitario muy respetado.He is a very respected community leader.
- Necesitamos buscar a un líder comunitario para el barrio.We need to look for a community leader for the neighborhood.
- El nuevo líder comunitario organizó una reunión.The new community leader organized a meeting.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing a neighborhood project.
- MateoSofía, ¿quién organiza la reunión del barrio?Sofía, who is organizing the neighborhood meeting?
- SofíaEl líder comunitario se encarga de todo.The community leader is in charge of everything.
- Mateo¿Sabes dónde podemos encontrarlo?Do you know where we can find him?
- SofíaÉl está en el centro social ahora.He is at the community center now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comunitario, líder, CC BY-SA 4.0.
