Meaning
deputy head, vice-principal
- A deputy headteacher or vice-principal in a school who assists or substitutes for the principal.
In a sentence
Il vicepreside ha convocato tutti gli studenti nell'aula magna.
The vice-principal summoned all the students to the main hall.
Hai già parlato con la vicepreside dell'orario delle lezioni?
Have you already spoken with the deputy head about the class schedule?
Oggi il preside è assente, quindi non possiamo rivolgerci che alla vicepreside.
Today the principal is absent, so we can only turn to the deputy head.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vicepreside | singular |
| vicepresidi | plural |
Usage notes
- Common gender noun: the article indicates gender ('il vicepreside' for a man, 'la vicepreside' for a woman).