cacique

el cacique, la cacica(
kah
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see
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keh
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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).
masculine or feminine noun
a. chief
El cacique de la tribu aceptó intercambiar armas por caballos.The tribal chief agreed to trade guns for horses.
b. cacique
El cacique era el único que podía comunicarse con los extranjeros.The cacique was the only one who could communicate with foreigners.
a. local political boss
El cacique forzó a una comunidad indígena a trasladarse.The local political boss has forced an indigenous community to move out.
a. petty tyrant
No es más que un cacique que quiere hacerse con dinero y poder a toda costa.He's a petty tyrant interested in getting money and power at all costs.
b. despot
¿Quién es este cacique que se cree que puede mangonearnos?Who is this despot who thinks he can boss us around?
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