This is the 2131st most frequent Catalan word.
alcalde
"Alcalde" means "mayor" in English.
In this sentence, 'alcalde' is used as the title of the mayor in a formal context.
L'alcalde de Barcelona va inaugurar un nou parc.
The mayor of Barcelona inaugurated a new park.
Here, 'alcalde' refers to the person holding the mayor's office, emphasizing the role's connection to the public.
La gent es va reunir a la plaça per escoltar l'alcalde.
People gathered in the square to listen to the mayor.
In this historical context, 'alcalde' is used to discuss customary practices of mayors in previous times.