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la alcaldía(
ahl
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kahl
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dee
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ah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (position)
a. mayoralty
Martínez renunció a la alcaldía con miras a ser senadora.Martinez resigned the mayoralty with the intention of becoming a senator.
b. office of mayor
Pérez fue destituido de la alcaldía por corrupción.Perez was removed from the office of mayor for corruption.
2. (building)
a. city hall (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La organización en pro de los derechos civiles se manifestó frente a la alcaldía.The civil rights organization rallied outside city hall.
b. town hall (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Los terroristas tomaron la alcaldía y retuvieron al alcalde como rehén.The terrorists captured the town hall and held the mayor hostage.
3. (office)
a. mayor's office
La secretaria llevó los informes a la alcaldía.The secretary took the reports to the mayor's office.
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