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    Comendador (en. Commander)

    /kome.nðaˈðoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Title of certain high dignitaries in religious or military orders.
    The commander organized the defense of the castle.
    El comendador organizó la defensa del castillo.
    Person who commands or leads a group.
    The commander not only led but also inspired his men.
    El comendador no solo lideraba, sino que también inspiraba a sus hombres.
    In some contexts, honorary or respectful title.
    He was called commander in honor of his merits in the community.
    Fue llamado comendador en honor a sus méritos en la comunidad.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'commendator', which means 'the one who entrusts' or 'the one who confers'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Commander of the cavalry
    Title related to command in the cavalry.
    comendador de caballería
    To be the commander
    Expression that indicates having authority in a group or situation.
    ser el comendador
    Commander of the order
    Dignitary who presides over a specific religious or military order.
    comendador de la orden

    Related Words

    To commend
    To give an order or assign something to someone.
    comendar
    Commendation
    The action of entrusting or recommending something to someone.
    comendación

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is fed up with giving orders without doing anything.
    That commander only talks and doesn’t work.
    Ese comendador solo habla y no trabaja.
    One who thinks they are the boss of everything.
    Don’t let yourself be swayed by the commander, just seek recognition.
    No te dejes llevar por el comendador, solo busca reconocimiento.