alcaldessa
Alcaldessa is the feminine form of the title alcalde, used in Catalan-speaking regions to refer to the female head of a municipal government. In these contexts, alcaldessa denotes the mayor or chief executive of a city or town, analogous to alcalde in masculine and to alcaldesa in Spanish. The term is common in Catalan-speaking areas such as Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and Valencian Community, as well as in Catalan-language media and official discourse. In general usage, alcaldessa is paired with its masculine counterpart alcalde; many cities and towns in Catalonia have elected alcaldesses.
From Catalan morphology, alcaldessa is formed by adding the feminine suffix -dessa to alcalde. The root word
A notable alcaldessa in recent history is Ada Colau, who served as alcaldessa of Barcelona beginning in
Related terms include alcalde (masculine), alcaldesa (Spanish feminine), and alcaldia (the office or municipality).