chieftain in Spanish
chieftain in Spanish is cacique, cabecilla, caudillo — chieftain means the leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.
chieftain in Spanish
cacique
A leader of a clan or tribe.
cabecilla
A leader of a clan or tribe.
caudillo
A leader of a clan or tribe.
jefe
A leader of a clan or tribe.
jeque
A leader of a clan or tribe.
jefe
(by extension) A leader of a group.
líder
(by extension) A leader of a group.
What does "chieftain" mean?
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noun The leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.
"The clan chieftain called his warriors together before the battle."
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chieftain in a sentence
- The clan chieftain called his warriors together before the battle.
- The robber chieftain divided up the spoils.
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What is "chieftain" in Spanish?
"chieftain" in Spanish is cacique, cabecilla, caudillo. chieftain means: The leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.
How do you use "chieftain" in a sentence?
Example: "The clan chieftain called his warriors together before the battle." In Spanish, "chieftain" is cacique, cabecilla, caudillo.
Are there other ways to say "chieftain" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "chieftain": cacique, cabecilla, caudillo, jefe, jeque, líder.
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