No. 2,414 in Spanish
intendencia
Administration or management, often of resources or services.
In a sentence
La intendencia del hospital se encarga del mantenimiento.
The hospital's management is in charge of maintenance.
In this sentence, 'intendencia' refers to the management or administrative department responsible for organizing and supervising the hospital's facilities maintenance.
El jefe de intendencia revisó los reportes diariamente.
The chief of management reviewed the reports daily.
Here, 'intendencia' implies a supervisory or managerial role concerning logistical or operational functions within an organization.
Durante las vacaciones, la intendencia de la escuela continúa trabajando.
During the holidays, the school's management continues working.
In this usage, 'intendencia' points to the team or office responsible for overseeing and ensuring the continuous operation of the school during vacation periods.
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