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    Cmdte (en. Commander)

    /kom-de-te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Military title that refers to the person in charge of a group, unit, or squadron.
    The brigade cmdte gave a lecture on the mission.
    El cmdte de la brigada dio una conferencia sobre la misión.
    In the navy, the cmdte is the officer in command of a ship or a naval unit.
    The cmdte boarded the ship when it set sail.
    El cmdte abordo el barco cuando zarpó.
    Common usage in leadership contexts within military organizations.
    The cmdte organized a meeting with all the officers.
    El cmdte organizó una reunión con todos los oficiales.

    Etymology

    Abbreviation of the word 'comandante', which comes from the Latin 'commandans', participle of 'commandare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    commander in chief
    Refers to the highest commander in an operation.
    cmdte en jefe
    patrol commander
    The commander responsible for a military patrol.
    cmdte de patrulla
    squadron commander
    The leader of a squadron, common in aviation and the navy.
    cmdte de escuadrón

    Related Words

    commander
    Military rank title that leads troops.
    comandante
    officer
    Member of the armed forces at a higher rank.
    oficial
    troop
    Group of soldiers under the command of a commander.
    tropa

    Slang Meanings

    Friendly nickname among subordinates to refer to a commander.
    When the cmdte arrives, everyone greets him with respect.
    Cuando llega el cmdte, todos le saludan con respeto.
    Informal way to address a superior in military environments.
    The cmdte asked us to meet tomorrow first thing.
    El cmdte nos pidió que nos reuniéramos mañana a primera hora.