alkalde

mayornoun

Alternative meanings

The main authority of a municipality or city; the person who leads the local government.

Pronunciation

ahl-KAHL-deh

Root and affixes

Borrowed word used as a noun for a local public office.

Variants or conjugations

alkalde; mayor

Related words and expressions

munisipyo = municipality; gobyerno = government; pangulo = leader / head

Meaning and usage notes

“Alkalde” is common for mayor. In bilingual or formal contexts, “mayor” may also appear.