directivo
nounCEFR B2
What does “directivo” mean in English?
executive, senior manager — a member of the management team of an organisation
executive, senior manager — a member of the management team of an organisation (alto directivo; junta directiva; remuneración de los directivos)
Example sentences
Los directivos de las grandes corporaciones se enfrentan a una creciente presión por parte de los accionistas para mejorar resultados.
Executives at major corporations face growing pressure from shareholders to improve results.
La junta directiva aprobó por unanimidad el nuevo plan estratégico para los próximos cinco años.
The board of directors unanimously approved the new strategic plan for the next five years.
Los altos directivos de la empresa recibieron formación intensiva en liderazgo y gestión del cambio.
The company's senior executives received intensive training in leadership and change management.
How to use it
El/la directivo/a (noun, common gender) means 'executive, manager, member of the management team'. At B2 it is the standard term for senior managers in corporate and institutional discourse. Core collocations: alto directivo (senior executive); directivo de empresa; junta directiva (board of directors); directivos del partido; remuneración de los directivos. Related: la dirección (management/leadership) and el director/la directora (director/head). Distinguish from jefe/a (boss — informal) and gerente (manager — often operational level).
Common mistake
Don't confuse directivo/a (executive/senior manager) with director/a (director — may be one person at the top) or gerente (operational manager). La junta directiva = the board — not *el consejo directivo (though consejo de administración is also used). Directivo can be used as an adjective: papel directivo (managerial role).