Figurehead

"Figurehead" in Spanish

cabeza de fierro

(someone in a nominal position of leadership)

figura decorativa

(someone in a nominal position of leadership)

hombre de paja

(someone in a nominal position of leadership)

mascarón de proa

(carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship)

testaferro

(someone in a nominal position of leadership)

testaférrea

(someone in a nominal position of leadership)

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