Alcalde (; ; from Portuguese Alcaide) is the Spanish and formerly Portuguese title of the chief administrator of a town. An alcalde's duties usually included both judicial and administrative functions. The title derives from the Andalusi Arabic al-qadi (قاضي,), meaning "the judge" or from al caïd, Arab word for the chief, or Military Governor of the Castle (al caïda, Arab word for the castle or the base). Both the title and the combination of judicial a… (More on Alcalde)