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    Alférez (en. Ensign)

    /alˈfeɾez/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Military title used in some Spanish-speaking countries.
    The ensign participated in the medal presentation ceremony.
    El alférez participó en la ceremonia de entrega de medallas.
    Military rank granted to younger officers.
    The ensign has the responsibility of leading his squadron.
    El alférez tiene la responsabilidad de liderar a su escuadrón.
    Rank that lies between soldier and lieutenant.
    After completing his training, he graduated as an ensign.
    Después de completar su formación, se graduó como alférez.

    Etymology

    From Hispanic Arabic 'alfáriz', adapted from Classical Arabic 'farīḍ', which means 'salary' or 'payment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ensign
    Military rank in the navy equivalent to ensign.
    alférez de navío
    army ensign
    Similar position in the terrestrial realm.
    alférez del ejército
    in the capacity of ensign
    Used to refer to a person's position or function as an ensign.
    en calidad de alférez

    Related Words

    lieutenant
    Military rank superior to ensign.
    teniente
    non-commissioned officer
    Rank in the armed forces inferior to ensign.
    suboficial
    cadet
    Student of a military academy who can become an ensign.
    cadete

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial way to refer to an inexperienced young officer.
    That ensign still doesn't know how to handle his orders well.
    Ese alférez todavía no sabe manejar bien sus órdenes.
    In some contexts, it is used to refer to someone who is just starting in their career.
    That's an ensign in his first year; he lacks experience.
    Ese es un alférez en su primer año, le falta experiencia.