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How do you say "principal" in Spanish?
el director
In Spanish, "principal" is el director.
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Pronunciation
Say el dee-rehk-TOR, stress on the last syllable, with a tapped r closing the word.
Grammar notes
el director is masculine. Its plural is directores.
Example sentence
El director dio la bienvenida a los nuevos estudiantes.
The principal welcomed the new students.
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How to remember el director
Director shares its root with 'direct', the person who directs and runs the whole school.
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Questions about el director
How do you pronounce el director?
Say el dee-rehk-TOR, stress on the last syllable, with a tapped r closing the word.
Is el director masculine or feminine?
el director is masculine. el director is masculine. Its plural is directores.
How is el director used in Spanish?
el director is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: El director dio la bienvenida a los nuevos estudiantes. (The principal welcomed the new students.).
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