No. 14,355 in Spanish
viceministro
Deputy minister or vice minister.
In a sentence
El viceministro de educación anunció nuevos programas escolares.
The Deputy Minister of Education announced new school programs.
In this sentence, 'viceministro' indicates an official who serves directly below the minister in the Ministry of Education.
Tras la renuncia del ministro, el viceministro asumió temporalmente el cargo.
After the minister's resignation, the deputy minister temporarily assumed the role.
Here, 'viceministro' refers to the second-in-command who takes on responsibilities of the minister when necessary.
Durante la conferencia, el viceministro respondió preguntas sobre políticas internacionales.
During the conference, the deputy minister answered questions about international policies.
In this context, 'viceministro' represents an individual who holds a significant position in addressing governmental matters and public inquiries within their domain.
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