mandatario - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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mandatario (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

The word "mandatario" is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /mandataɾjo/.

Translation Options into English

  1. Mandator
  2. Proxy
  3. Representative
  4. Principal agent (in legal terms)

Meaning and Usage

"Mandatario" refers to a person who is granted authority to act on behalf of another individual or entity. This term is commonly used in legal contexts, particularly in contracts and agreements where one party designates another to perform certain tasks or make decisions. The frequency of use of "mandatario" is moderate, with a tendency for more frequent use in written contexts, especially in legal documents or formal agreements, than in casual spoken language.

Example Sentences

  1. El mandatario firmó el contrato en nombre de la empresa.
  2. The proxy signed the contract on behalf of the company.

  3. Es importante que el mandatario tenga plena autoridad para actuar.

  4. It is important that the representative has full authority to act.

  5. El mandatario debe rendir cuentas a su cliente.

  6. The agent must report to their client.

Idiomatic Expressions

The term "mandatario" is less commonly used in idiomatic expressions, but there are some related phrases that incorporate the idea of representation or authority.

Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions

  1. No soy su mandatario, solo un amigo que le aconseja.
  2. I am not your proxy, just a friend who advises you.

  3. Cada mandatario debe actuar en el mejor interés del representado.

  4. Every representative must act in the best interest of the represented.

  5. Hay una gran responsabilidad cuando uno es mandatario de otra persona.

  6. There is a great responsibility when one is a proxy for another person.

Etymology

The word "mandatario" comes from the Latin "mandatarius," which is related to "mandatum," meaning "command" or "order." The prefix "manda-" derives from the Latin verb "mandare," meaning "to order" or "to entrust."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

  1. Apoderado (representative, attorney-in-fact)
  2. Representante (representative)
  3. Delegado (delegate)

Antonyms

  1. Mandante (principal, the person giving the mandate)
  2. Autóctono (indigenous, in contexts of authority where no external representation is involved)

This comprehensive overview provides an understanding of the word "mandatario" in various contexts, particularly its usage in law and representation.



22-07-2024