liderazgo
/lideˈɾaθɡo/
Leadership in Spanish is liderazgo. Wiktionary also lists liderato.
Meaning: capacity to lead (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| liderazgo | /lideˈɾaθɡo/ /lideˈɾasɡo/ |
|
| liderato | /lideˈɾato/ | masculine |
The term refers to the capacity or ability to lead.
Which one should you use?
While both words can translate to leadership, liderazgo refers to the actual quality or ability to lead. In contrast, liderato is used specifically to denote the official status of holding a leadership position or the period of time one serves in that position.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both liderazgo and liderato are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/lideˈɾaθɡo/
Did you know?
- The suffix -azgo in liderazgo is also found in the word noviazgo, which refers to the period of time two people are engaged or in a courtship.
- While liderazgo is the general term for leadership, the word caudillismo is used to describe a specific type of authoritarian leadership often associated with Latin American history.
- In sports news, liderato is frequently used to describe a team that is currently at the top of the league standings, regardless of their personal leadership skills.
Examples in context
- Se necesitaba un liderazgo fuerte.Strong leadership was needed.This sentence shows the use of liderazgo in the context of strength.Tatoeba #1036110 by Shishir, translation #807029 by Source_VOA
- Él asumió el liderazgo del partido político.He assumed the leadership of the political party.This sentence demonstrates how someone might assume the liderazgo of a political party.Tatoeba #1827484 by marcelostockle, translation #291080 by CM
- El liderazgo moral es más fuerte que cualquier arma.Moral leadership is more powerful than any weapon.This sentence highlights the concept of moral liderazgo.Tatoeba #2178582 by marcelostockle, translation #437128 by jerom
- El liderazgo del CEO fue fundamental para el éxito de la empresa.The leadership of the CEO was crucial for the company's success.
- Su dirigencia eficiente llevó al equipo a la victoria.His efficient leadership led the team to victory.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing a promotion at work.
- ElenaDaniel tiene un liderazgo natural con el equipo.Daniel has a natural leadership with the team.
- DanielGracias, Elena, pero aún debo aprender mucho.Thanks, Elena, but I still have much to learn.
- ElenaTu liderazgo ayudó a terminar el proyecto a tiempo.Your leadership helped finish the project on time.
- DanielFue un esfuerzo de todos nosotros.It was an effort from all of us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “leadership” translations and entries liderazgo, liderato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
