Almirante (en. Admiral)

/al.mi.ran.te/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Military rank in the navy, superior to that of captain.
The admiral ordered the deployment of the fleet.
El almirante ordenó el despliegue de la flota.
Person who has great authority or leadership in a military context.
The admiral is known for his innovative strategies.
El almirante es conocido por sus estrategias innovadoras.
The highest rank within a navy.
The admiral received an award for his bravery.
El almirante recibió una condecoración por su valentía.

Etymology

Derives from the Hispano-Arabic 'al-mirante', which means 'the one who leads' or 'the commander'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Admiral of the fleet
Commander of a naval fleet.
almirante de la flota
Admiral in reserve
Admiral who is no longer on active duty.
almirante en la reserva

Related Words

Fleet
A group of warships under a single command.
flota
Navy
Body of armed forces that operates at sea.
marina
Vessel
Vessel or ship used in naval operations.
buque

Slang Meanings

A person with great authority.
At work, he considers himself an admiral.
En el trabajo, él se cree un almirante.
An effective military leader.
His management style makes him the admiral of the team.
Su estilo de gestión lo convierte en el almirante del equipo.