president

S2 W1

BrE /ˈprezɪdənt/ AmE /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

noun en → es

1 LEADER [singular] A2

the leader of a country or organization, especially one that is elected by the people

presidente, jefe

  • the president of something

Collocations president of a country · president of a company

  • He is the president of France.

    Él es el presidente de Francia.

2 CHAIRPERSON [singular] B1

the person who leads a meeting or discussion, often by making sure that everyone follows the rules and has a chance to speak

presidente, presidente de reuniones

  • the president of something

Collocations chairperson of a meeting · president of a board

  • She is the president of the committee.

    Ella es la presidenta del comité.

3 ORGANIZATION [singular] B2

an organization or group that has a leader called a president, such as a political party or professional association

organización con presidente

  • a/an + noun

Collocations political party · professional organization

  • The Democratic Party is a major political president.

    El Partido Demócrata es una importante organización política.

4 HONORARY [singular] C1

a title given to someone who has an important position in a society or organization, often as a sign of respect or honor

presidente honorario

  • an honorary president

Collocations honorary position · distinguished member

  • He was made an honorary president of the society.

    Lo nombraron presidente honorario de la sociedad.