The word for mayor in Spanish is alcalde. This term is used to refer to the head of a town or city government. In some Spanish-speaking countries, the term presidente municipal is also used, especially in Mexico.
For example:
- El alcalde de la ciudad anunció nuevas medidas de seguridad. (The mayor of the city announced new security measures.)
- El presidente municipal está a cargo de la administración local. (The municipal president is in charge of the local administration.)
Both terms are widely understood, but alcalde is more commonly used across different Spanish-speaking regions.