No. 12,916 in Spanish
patriarca
Patriarca: A male leader or head of a family, tribe, or group, often holding authority or leadership.
In a sentence
El patriarca de la familia siempre ocupa el lugar principal en las reuniones.
The patriarch of the family always occupies the main position at gatherings.
In this sentence, 'patriarca' refers to the male head or leader of a family or group, often suggesting respect and authority.
En la antigüedad, el patriarca solía tomar todas las decisiones importantes.
In antiquity, the patriarch used to make all the important decisions.
Here, 'patriarca' indicates the senior male figure who traditionally held decision-making power in societal contexts of the past.
La historia menciona patriarcas como líderes y figuras esenciales de las comunidades.
History mentions patriarchs as leaders and essential figures of communities.
In this context, 'patriarca' is used in a historical and general sense, describing individuals who led communities or groups, highlighting their contributions and leadership roles.
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