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    Capitana (en. Captain)

    /kapiˈtana/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A woman who leads or directs a vessel.
    The ship's captain made crucial decisions during the storm.
    La capitana del barco tomó decisiones cruciales durante la tormenta.
    A woman who exercises command over a group or team.
    The soccer team's captain was praised for her leadership.
    La capitana del equipo de fútbol fue elogiada por su liderazgo.
    Title used in some armed forces to refer to a superior officer.
    The captain received a medal for her bravery in the mission.
    La capitana recibió una medalla por su valentía en la misión.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capitana', which is the feminine form of 'capitanus', meaning chief or leader.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ship captain
    A woman who commands a ship.
    capitana de barco
    to be the captain
    To assume leadership in a situation.
    ser la capitana

    Related Words

    captain
    A man who has command or authority over a group, similar to captain.
    capitán
    commander
    A person who commands a military unit or group.
    comandante

    Slang Meanings

    Captain as a symbol of female empowerment.
    She feels like a captain in her professional life.
    Ella se siente una capitana en su vida profesional.
    A woman who has control in a relationship.
    In her group, she is the captain who organizes everything.
    En su grupo, ella es la capitana que organiza todo.