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/alˈkal.de/
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
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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