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masculine

/alˈkal.de/

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Translation

mayor

Word origin

From Arabic al-qadi ('the judge'), from the definite article al- and qadi ('judge'). It entered Spanish during the period of Arab rule in Iberia.

Origin
Arabic
Root
al-qadi

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralalcaldes

Examples

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The mayor spoke with the residents of the neighbourhood.

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The new mayor wants to improve the city's streets.

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The mayors of several villages spoke yesterday.

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The mayor began the village festival with a speech.

Mucha .

Many people voted for the previous mayor.

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This word is part of lesson 29.