leader

• Persona que guía, dirige o comanda a un grupo, organización o movimiento; también puede referirse a quien va a la cabeza en una competición o ámbito.

A noun referring to a person who guides, directs, or commands a group, organization, or movement.

1. Person in chargeA2formal

   A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.

   Persona que dirige o está al mando

   • The team leader assigned tasks to everyone.
   • She is a natural leader who inspires others.
   • The political leader addressed the nation on television.

   Sinónimosbosscaptainchairmanchiefcommanderdirectorgovernorheadmanagerpresidentprincipalrulersovereignsuperiorsupervisor

   Antónimosfollowersubordinateunderling

2. FrontrunnerB1formal

   A person or thing that is the most successful or advanced in a particular area.

   líder, puntero

   • The company is a market leader in renewable energy.
   • He is the leader in the race for the championship.
   • This product is the leader in its category.

   Sinónimosforerunnerinnovatorpacemakerpacesetterpioneertrailblazervanguard

3. Guide or directorA2formal

   Someone who shows the way or directs others.

   Guía o director

   • The tour leader guided us through the museum.
   • She acted as a leader during the hiking expedition.
   • The project leader coordinated all the activities.

   Sinónimoscaptainchiefcommanderconductordirectorguideheadmanagerpilotsupervisor

   Antónimosfollowersubordinateunderling