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masculine
/alˈkaide/
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Translation
prison governor, warden
Word origin
From Arabic al-qaid ('the commander, the leader'), from qada ('to lead'). Entered Spanish during the medieval period alongside many other Arabic administrative and military terms.
- Origin
- Arabic
- Root
- al-qaid
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralalcaides
Examples
autorizó presos.
The prison governor authorised the visit to the prisoners.
fortaleza vigilaba murallas.
The keeper of the fortress watched over the walls.
endureció normas .
The new warden tightened the prison rules.
reclusos .
The inmates asked to speak with the prison governor.
.
The fortress keeper handed the keys to the captain.
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