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    Alférez (en. Ensign)

    /alˈfeɾes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Military rank that is below lieutenant.
    The ensign received orders from his superiors.
    El alférez recibió órdenes de sus superiores.
    Position in the merchant marine in which one commands a vessel.
    As the ensign of the vessel, he had to make crucial decisions.
    Como alférez de la embarcación, tuvo que tomar decisiones cruciales.
    Honorific title granted in certain organizations or institutions.
    The ensign was recognized at the annual ceremony.
    El alférez fue reconocido en la ceremonia anual.

    Etymology

    From the Hispano-Arabic 'alfáriz', which comes from the Classical Arabic 'fariz', meaning 'the capable one' or 'the brave one'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    naval ensign
    Refers to an ensign serving in the navy.
    alférez de navío
    serve as an ensign
    Act in the role of ensign within the armed forces.
    servir como alférez
    ascend to ensign
    Obtain the promotion to the rank of ensign.
    ascender a alférez

    Related Words

    lieutenant
    Military rank higher than that of ensign.
    teniente
    captain
    Military rank higher than that of lieutenant.
    capitán
    colonel
    Military rank higher than that of captain.
    coronel

    Slang Meanings

    It is used in some regions to colloquially refer to someone who is new in a hierarchy.
    That guy is an ensign at work; he's still learning.
    Ese chico es un alférez en el trabajo, todavía está aprendiendo.
    Sometimes it refers to a lower-ranking officer acting as an assistant.
    The ensign passed the information to the captain.
    El alférez pasó la información al capitán.