alcalde
a mayor having judicial powers.
Origin of alcalde
1- Also al·cade [al-keyd]. /ælˈkeɪd/.
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How to use alcalde in a sentence
I looked round to see where our help was most wanted, and was about to lead them forward, when I heard the voice of the alcalde.
The alcalde was kneeling by his side, gazing sadly and earnestly into the face of the dying man.
The alcalde remained kneeling for a short time by the side of the corpse, his lips moving in prayer.
We (the officers) were sitting in a circle round the general and alcalde, both of whom appeared uneasy and anxious.
“Consider the best way of protecting this until you reach an alcalde and have a copy made and witnessed,” he said warningly.
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British Dictionary definitions for alcalde
alcade (ælˈkeɪd)
/ (ælˈkældɪ, Spanish alˈkalde) /
(in Spain and Spanish America) the mayor or chief magistrate in a town
Origin of alcalde
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