alcalde

Meanings

• noun

  Alcalde is a Spanish title for a mayor or chief magistrate in some Spanish-speaking countries.

  - "El alcalde de la ciudad es responsável por manter a ordem."
  - "The alcalde of the city is responsible for maintaining order."

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Variants

List of all variants of alcalde that leads to same result
alcalde , alcaldes

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Etymology

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From the Spanish word 'alcalde', which comes from the Arabic word 'al-qāḍī' meaning 'judge'.

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Trivia

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1. The title of alcalde dates back to the Roman occupation of Spain.

2. Alcaldes were often chosen from among the wealthiest and most respected members of the community.

3. In some Spanish-speaking countries, alcaldes are still elected through a popular vote.

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Related Concepts

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1. mayor: Alcalde is a Spanish title for a mayor.

2. magistrate: Alcalde is a title for a chief magistrate.

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Culture

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The title of alcalde holds significant historical and cultural importance in Spanish-speaking communities. Alcaldes have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "alcalde"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a Spanish-speaking community with a mayor or chief magistrate wearing traditional attire and presiding over meetings or events.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'alcalde' with the Spanish language and the concept of a mayor or chief magistrate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'All Cats Have Dogs Endlessly Roam' to remember that Alcalde starts with the same letters as 'All Cats' and means 'mayor' or 'magistrate'.

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