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    Capitanía (en. Captaincy)

    /kapita'ni.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Position of a captain in an armed force.
    The captaincy of the ship was handed over to an experienced officer.
    La capitanía del barco fue entregada a un oficial experimentado.
    Administrative dependency of a captain.
    The port captaincy regulates all maritime activities in the area.
    La capitanía de puerto regula todas las actividades marítimas en la zona.
    Function or authority of the captain in a specific situation.
    His captaincy during the match was decisive for the team's victory.
    Su capitanía durante el partido fue decisiva para la victoria del equipo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'capitania', which means 'office of a captain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    port captaincy
    Office that regulates maritime traffic.
    capitanía de puerto
    general captaincy
    High-ranking military authority in a region.
    capitanía general
    army captaincy
    Unit that includes the forces under a captain's command.
    capitanía del ejército

    Related Words

    captain
    Officer in command of a vessel or military unit.
    capitán
    commander
    Officer who commands a military body or troops.
    comandante
    barracks
    Building designated to house soldiers.
    cuartel

    Slang Meanings

    Use of the term in the context of a group or team.
    He is the captain of the soccer team; everyone trusts his captaincy.
    Él es el capitán del equipo de fútbol, todos confían en su capitanía.
    Reference to an unofficial authority in a group.
    In the office, he always says he has the captaincy, even though he is not the boss.
    En la oficina, siempre dice que tiene la capitanía, aunque no sea el jefe.