What does "caudillo" mean in English?

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Spanish

caudillo

English

leader

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Alternative translations of "caudillo"

chief
warlord
strongman
commander

Examples of how to use "caudillo" in Spanish

Spanish
Fue un famoso caudillo militar.
English
He was a famous military leader.
Spanish
El caudillo habló a la multitud reunida.
English
The leader spoke to the gathered crowd.
Spanish
La caudilla dirige con autoridad y seguridad.
English
The female leader commands with authority and confidence.
Spanish
Mi abuelo admiraba al caudillo local.
English
My grandfather admired the local leader.
Spanish
Votaron por un caudillo popular en campaña.
English
They voted for a popular leader during the campaign.

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