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    Capitan (en. Captain)

    /ka.piˈtan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Senior officer in the army or navy who commands a unit.
    The captain led his troops to victory.
    El capitán lideró a sus tropas hacia la victoria.
    A person responsible for a sports team.
    The captain of the soccer team motivated his teammates.
    El capitán del equipo de fútbol motivó a sus compañeros.
    Officer who directs the functioning of a ship.
    The captain of the ship made crucial decisions during the storm.
    El capitán del barco tomó decisiones cruciales durante la tormenta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capitānum', which comes from 'caput', meaning 'head'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ship captain
    The officer in command of a ship.
    capitán de barco
    team captain
    The player who leads a sports team.
    capitán de equipo
    army captain
    The officer in command of a military unit.
    capitán del ejército

    Related Words

    lieutenant
    Officer who is below the captain in rank.
    teniente
    commander
    Person who commands a military force or unit.
    comandante
    subordinate
    Lower-ranking officer who follows orders from a captain.
    subalterno

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term for referring to a person who exercises control over a group.
    That’s the party captain; he always organizes everything.
    Ese es el capitán de la fiesta, siempre organiza todo.
    Used in some contexts to describe an authoritarian leader.
    Don’t be such a captain; loosen up a bit.
    No seas tan capitán, suelta un poco.