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    Capitanías (en. Captaincies)

    /kapita'nias/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Regions or administrative divisions under the direction of a captain.
    The captaincies were fundamental in colonial organization.
    Las capitanías eran fundamentales en la organización colonial.
    Chiefdoms or leaderships in a military or patrimonial context.
    The captaincies of the army were crucial in the battle.
    Las capitanías del ejército fueron cruciales en la batalla.
    Term used to refer to the authority of a captain within an institution.
    The captaincy of the ship was in charge of an experienced sailor.
    La capitanía del barco estaba a cargo de un experimentado marinero.

    Etymology

    From the term 'captain', which comes from the Latin 'capitānem', meaning chief.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    port captaincy
    Authority responsible for regulation and control in a port.
    capitanía de puerto
    general captaincy
    Title referring to the highest military authority in a region.
    capitanía general
    in the hands of the captaincy
    Expression indicating that something is under the control of an authority figure.
    en manos de la capitanía

    Related Words

    captain
    Person in charge of a ship or a military unit.
    capitán
    ship captain
    A captain of higher rank in a fleet.
    capitán de navío
    team captain
    Leader of a team in a sports context.
    capitán de equipo

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to a person who believes they are superior or in authority.
    Don't think you're the captain just because you have a little power.
    No te creas el capitán solo porque tienes un poco de poder.
    Reference to an intervention or leadership in a group.
    In this situation, anyone can be the captain.
    En esta situación, cualquiera puede ser el capitán.