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"Regidora" is a form of "regidora", a noun which is often translated as "alderman's wife". "Regidor" is an adjective which is often translated as "governing". Learn more about the difference between "regidor" and "regidora" below.
regidor, el regidor, la regidora(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
2. (politics)
a. councilor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Los regidores están reunidos en el ayuntamiento.The councilors are gathered in the town hall.
b. councillor (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El regidor González anunció que se va a postular para alcalde.Councillor Gonzalez announced that he's going to run for mayor.
c. councilman (masculine) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La prensa acusa al regidor Pedro Morales de corrupción.The press accuses councilman Pedro Morales of corruption.
d. councilwoman (feminine) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La ordenanza municipal fue presentada por la regidora Marta Bianchi.The by-law was introduced by councilwoman Marta Bianchi.
3. (archaic) (history)
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
a. alderman (masculine)
Los regidores estuvieron de acuerdo con instaurar un toque de queda.The aldermen agreed to the enforcement of a curfew.
b. alderwoman (feminine)
Una regidora propuso que se ponga a todos los perros callejeros en un refugio animal.An alderwoman proposed that all stray dogs be kept in an animal shelter.
4. (occupation)
a. stage manager (theater)
El regidor pidió que en el ensayo se utilice el vestuario.The stage manager requested that the rehearsal be held with the costumes.
b. floor manager (television)
El regidor cambió la ubicación de las cámaras.The floor manager changed the position of the cameras.
la regidora(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (old-fashioned) (politics)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. alderman's wife
La regidora encabezó una colecta para los niños huérfanos.The alderman's wife did a fundraising for the orphans.
