corregidor

Noun masculine B2 #19584 most common

Translations

Historically refers to a local magistrate in Spanish-speaking countries.

The magistrate had to intervene in the dispute between two families in the village.

El corregidor se encargaba de mantener el orden en la ciudad y resolver conflictos entre los vecinos.

The magistrate was responsible for maintaining order in the city and resolving conflicts among the neighbors.