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    Capitán (en. Captain)

    /ka.pi.'tan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An officer in command of a ship.
    The captain of the ship made important decisions during the storm.
    El capitán del barco tomó decisiones importantes durante la tormenta.
    A person who leads a team, especially in sports.
    The captain of the soccer team motivated his players before the match.
    El capitán del equipo de fútbol motivó a sus jugadores antes del partido.
    License or permit granted to command a ship in the maritime field.
    Juan obtained his yacht captain license after rigorous exams.
    Juan obtuvo su capitán de yate tras exámenes rigurosos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'capitāneus', which means 'chief' or 'leader'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ship captain
    A person who has the responsibility and command of a ship.
    capitán de barco
    team captain
    A leader or person in charge of a team in sports competitions.
    capitán de equipo
    to be the captain of the ship
    To be the one who directs or decides in a given situation.
    ser el capitán del barco

    Related Words

    commander
    Officer with a higher rank who commands others.
    comandante
    chief
    A person who has authority over a group of people.
    jefe

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who is considered the best or most important in their group.
    He is the captain of the party, always knows how to organize everything.
    Él es el capitán de la fiesta, siempre sabe cómo organizar todo.
    In some contexts, it is used to refer to a friend or someone trustworthy.
    How's it going, captain? Ready for adventure.
    ¿Cómo va, capitán? Listo para la aventura.