This is the 9968th most frequent Spanish word.
cabecilla
"Cabecilla" means "leader or ringleader, often of a group or movement."
Cabecilla is used to denote the leader of a group or movement, focusing on their role in organizing or leading actions.
El cabecilla del grupo organizó una protesta pacífica en la plaza principal.
The leader of the group organized a peaceful protest in the main square.
Cabecilla describes the main individual directing actions within a criminal or unlawful group.
La policía detuvo al cabecilla de la banda acusada de robos en la ciudad.
The police arrested the ringleader of the gang accused of thefts in the city.
Cabecilla here is used colloquially to refer to someone who is the primary planner or idea generator in a group setting.