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    Admiral (en. Admiral)

    /ˈæd.mɪ.rəl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    High military rank in the navy that commands naval forces.
    The admiral oversaw the fleet's maneuvers.
    El almirante supervisó las maniobras de la flota.
    Navy officer who has authority over other officers.
    The admiral made strategic decisions during the war.
    El almirante tomó decisiones estratégicas durante la guerra.
    Title used in some navies to designate a squadron chief.
    The admiral received a new mission from the government.
    El almirante recibió una nueva misión del gobierno.

    Etymology

    From Arabic *al-'amir*, which means 'the commander'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    admiral of the fleet
    fleet admiral; the highest rank in the navy.
    admiral of the fleet
    admiral's flag
    the flag that indicates the presence of an admiral on a ship.
    admiral's flag

    Related Words

    vessel
    Large ship used for sailing on the sea.
    buque
    navy
    Military body that operates at sea, includes the war fleet.
    marina

    Slang Meanings

    Term used colloquially to refer to a leader or chief.
    In our company, he is the admiral who directs everything.
    En nuestra empresa, él es el almirante que dirige todo.
    Humorous use to describe someone who makes important decisions in a group.
    You are the admiral when deciding where to go for dinner.
    Eres el almirante al decidir a dónde ir a cenar.