vicedirector
/biθediɾeɡtoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "vice principal" is translated into Spanish as vicedirector.
This phrase refers to the second-highest ranking administrator in a school who supports the principal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the specific term subdirector académico is used to refer to an academic vice principal.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form vicedirectora is created by changing the final -o to -a. For plural forms, use vicedirectores for a group of male vice principals or a mixed-gender group and use vicedirectoras when referring to a group consisting only of female vice principals.
How do you pronounce it?
/biθediɾeɡtoɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a vicedirector may have a completely separate office and a distinct set of students they manage, acting more like a co-principal than a subordinate.
- The root of director comes from the Latin rēctus, meaning 'straight'. Literally, a vicedirector is the deputy of the person who keeps things straight.
- In formal Spanish correspondence, the title vicedirector is often capitalized, but in general narrative text, it remains lowercase according to the RAE.
Examples in context
- La Sra. Martínez es la subdirectora de nuestra escuela.Mrs. Martinez is the vice principal of our school.
- ¿Hablaste con el vicedirector sobre el problema en el patio?Did you talk to the vice principal about the issue in the playground?
- Hablé con el vicedirector esta mañana.I spoke with the vice principal this morning.
- El vicedirector aprobó el nuevo horario.The vice principal approved the new schedule.
- Necesitamos una reunión con el vicedirector.We need a meeting with the vice principal.
Example conversation
Two students are talking in the school hallway.
- DanielDaniel, ¿sabes dónde está el vicedirector?Daniel, do you know where the vice principal is?
- ElenaCreo que Elena está con él en la oficina.I think Elena is with him in the office.
- DanielNecesito que firme este permiso ahora mismo.I need him to sign this permit right now.
- ElenaVe rápido antes de que se vaya.Go quickly before he leaves.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
