decano

el decano, la decana(
deh
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kah
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noh
)
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. dean
El profesor Murias se convirtió en el decano de la Facultad de Derecho.Professor Murias became the dean of the Law School.
a. senior member
Los decanos del partido político aprobaron la designación de Suárez como líder.The senior members of the political party approved the designation of Suarez as leader.
b. doyen (masculine)
Solo el decano de la sociedad secreta tiene facultad para aceptar nuevos miembros.Only the doyen of the secret society is allowed to accept new members.
c. doyenne (feminine)
La decana del estudio jurídico dio la bienvenida a los nuevos abogados.The doyenne of the law firm greeted the new lawyers.
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