No. 2,748 in Catalan
batllessa
"Batllessa" means "mayoress" (female mayor) in English.
In a sentence
La batllessa de la ciutat ha inaugurat el nou parc.
The mayor of the city has inaugurated the new park.
In this sentence, 'batllessa' is used to refer to a female mayor, indicating her position and authority in overseeing city matters.
Durant l'assemblea, la batllessa va rebre moltes preguntes sobre el pressupost municipal.
During the assembly, the mayor was asked many questions about the municipal budget.
Here, 'batllessa' describes a female mayor who is engaged in discussions during an official civic meeting, demonstrating her role in governance.
La batllessa va participar en l'acte de solidaritat organitzat pel poble.
The mayor participated in the solidarity event organized by the town.
Using 'batllessa' in this sentence highlights her active involvement in community events, illustrating the responsibilities associated with the position.
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