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presidente (noun)

The term 'presidente' is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian word for the English title 'president'. It refers to the elected head of a republic or the person in charge of an organization, company, or institution.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'PREsent' and 'SITTING' (sidere) at the head of the table. They are the PRE-SID-ENTE.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'el' for a female president in a region that prefers 'la presidenta'. → La presidenta

Capitalizing 'presidente' as a common noun. → el presidente