incumbent
BrE /ˈɪnkəmbənt/ AmE /ˈɪŋkəmˌbɛnt/
noun en → es
the person who currently holds a job or position, especially an elected one
el titular del cargo, el ocupante del puesto
- the incumbent of a position
Collocations incumbent president · incumbent mayor
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The incumbent president is up for re-election.
El presidente titular está en campaña para la reelección.
the duty or responsibility of someone in a particular position to do something
la obligación, el deber
- it is incumbent on somebody to do something
Collocations incumbent upon the board · incumbent upon the committee
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It is incumbent upon us all to support this initiative.
Nos incumbe a todos apoyar esta iniciativa.