alcaldes
|al-cal-des|
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/ælˈkɑːldɛz/
(alcalde)
chief magistrate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcalde' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'al-qāḍī', where 'al-' meant 'the' and 'qāḍī' meant 'judge'.
Historical Evolution
'al-qāḍī' transformed into the Spanish word 'alcalde', and eventually became the modern English word 'alcalde'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'judge', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'mayor or chief magistrate'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mayor or chief magistrate in a Spanish-speaking town or region.
The alcaldes of the region gathered to discuss the new policies.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/15 02:21