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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
noun
A leader of a clan or tribe.
cabecilla
noun
A leader of a clan or tribe.
caudillo
noun
A leader of a clan or tribe.
jefe
noun
A leader of a clan or tribe.
jeque
noun
A leader of a clan or tribe.
jefe
noun
(by extension) A leader of a group.
líder
noun
(by extension) A leader of a group.

What does "chieftain" mean?

  1. 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."

chieftain in a sentence

  • The clan chieftain called his warriors together before the battle.

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Frequently asked questions

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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