This is the 14355th most frequent Spanish word.
viceministro
Deputy minister or vice minister.
In this sentence, 'viceministro' indicates an official who serves directly below the minister in the Ministry of Education.
El viceministro de educación anunció nuevos programas escolares.
The Deputy Minister of Education announced new school programs.
Here, 'viceministro' refers to the second-in-command who takes on responsibilities of the minister when necessary.
Tras la renuncia del ministro, el viceministro asumió temporalmente el cargo.
After the minister's resignation, the deputy minister temporarily assumed the role.
In this context, 'viceministro' represents an individual who holds a significant position in addressing governmental matters and public inquiries within their domain.