Vicepresidente de Ingeniería
/biθepɾesidente de inxenjeɾia/from spelling rules
The English phrase VP of Engineering is translated into Spanish as Vicepresidente de Ingeniería.
In some company hierarchies, the title Director de Ingeniería (Director of Engineering) is a common alternative for similar roles.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the person holding the position is female, the masculine Vicepresidente changes to the feminine Vicepresidenta, resulting in Vicepresidenta de Ingeniería.
How do you pronounce it?
/biθepɾesidente de inxenjeɾia/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking corporate cultures, the term Ingeniero is used as a formal title of respect, similar to Doctor, even when not referring to a specific job role.
- The root of Vicepresidente comes from the Latin praesideō, which literally means 'to sit before' or 'to sit in front of' others.
- In many Spanish-speaking corporate environments, an English-style 'VP' might actually be referred to as a 'Director' or 'Gerente', as the hierarchy of 'Vicepresidente' is often reserved for much higher executive levels than in US tech firms.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría presentar al Vicepresidente de Ingeniería de la Empresa, Sr. García.I would like to introduce the VP of Engineering of the Company, Mr. García.
- Ella es la Vicepresidente de Ingeniería.She is the VP of Engineering.
- Busco al nuevo Vicepresidente de Ingeniería.I am looking for the new VP of Engineering.
- Él fue nombrado Vicepresidente de Ingeniería ayer.He was appointed VP of Engineering yesterday.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a recent hiring decision at their office.
- Alejandro¿Sabes quién es el nuevo Vicepresidente de Ingeniería?Do you know who the new VP of Engineering is?
- ElenaSí, es un experto en software.Yes, he is a software expert.
- AlejandroMe gustaría presentárselo al equipo pronto.I would like to introduce him to the team soon.
- ElenaEs una excelente idea, Alejandro.That is an excellent idea, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, vicepresidente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
