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    Comandante (en. Commander)

    /komanˈdante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person who has authority over a group or in an operation.
    The ship's commander gave the order to set sail.
    El comandante del barco dio la orden de zarpar.
    Military rank in various armed forces.
    Commander Tomás was promoted for his bravery.
    El comandante Tomás fue ascendido por su valentía.
    Leader of a group in conflict situations.
    The guerrilla commander negotiated with the government.
    El comandante guerrillero negoció con el gobierno.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'commandans', which means the one who commands.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    commander-in-chief
    The principal responsible for an armed force.
    comandante en jefe
    military commander
    Officer who commands in a military operation.
    comandante militar
    police commander
    Officer who is in charge of a police unit.
    comandante de la policía

    Related Words

    command
    Authority or power someone has to direct.
    mando
    tactic
    Planned method to achieve a goal in combat.
    táctica
    strategy
    Long-term plan to achieve goals in a military context.
    estrategia

    Slang Meanings

    The one who takes charge in a situation.
    In the party, he is the commander.
    En el partido, él es el comandante.
    Person who dominates in a social group.
    That girl is the commander of the friend group.
    Esa chica es la comandante del grupo de amigos.