presidente
masculine, Mexico
In Mexican Spanish "president" is presidente for a man and presidenta for a woman. The mayor of a town is presidente municipal.
Meaning: head of state or leader (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| presidente | masculine, Mexico |
| presidenta | feminine |
| presidente municipal | mayor, Mexico |
Mexicans say el presidente de México or la presidenta de México for the head of state. A club or company leader is also presidente or presidenta.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Presidente municipal is a Mexican title for the mayor of a municipality. It is widely used in news and local life.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending changes with the person: un presidente but una presidenta.
Did you know?
- Claudia Sheinbaum became the first woman president of Mexico when she took office on October 1, 2024.
Examples in context
- El presidente habló en la mañana.The president spoke in the morning.
- La presidenta visitó Oaxaca.The president visited Oaxaca.
- Hablé con el presidente municipal.I spoke with the mayor.
Example conversation
Ernesto and his daughter Ana watch the news at home in Mexico City.
- AnaPapá, ¿quién es la presidenta?Dad, who is the president?
- ErnestoClaudia Sheinbaum.Claudia Sheinbaum.
- AnaEntonces es la primera presidenta.Then she is the first woman president.
