Comodoro (en. Commodore)

/ko.moˈðo.ɾo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Military rank equivalent to 'commander' in some navies.

Example Sentence: The commodore oversaw the operation from the flagship.

El comodoro supervisó la operación desde el barco insignia.

Definition: Position or role of responsibility in the administration of a naval force.

Example Sentence: The commodore of the naval base announced the new security protocol.

El comodoro de la base naval anunció el nuevo protocolo de seguridad.

Definition: In some contexts, it is used to refer to a man who behaves in an authoritarian manner or who tries to have control over others.

Example Sentence: He always acts like a commodore, wanting to direct every little detail.

Siempre actúa como un comodoro, queriendo dirigir cada pequeño detalle.

Etymology/Origin: It comes from the Arabic term 'qūm ad-dār', which means 'the one who is in charge of the house or place'.

Phrase: fleet commodore

Meaning: It refers to the commodore who commands multiple naval units.

comodoro de la flota

Phrase: to act like a commodore

Meaning: To behave in an authoritarian or dominant manner in a situation.

actuar como comodoro

Related Word: commodore ship

Description: Position or post of a commodore.

comodoría

Related Word: flotilla

Description: Group of ships that are under the command of a commodore.

flotilla

Related Word: navy

Description: Set of naval activities where a commodore may operate.

marina

Slang Meaning: A person who tries to excessively control the situation.

Example: She always wants to be the commodore of the group, deciding everything.

Ella siempre quiere ser el comodoro del grupo, decidiendo todo.

Slang Meaning: Someone who makes decisions without consulting others.

Example: Be careful, don’t become the commodore of the team.

Cuidado, no te conviertas en el comodoro del equipo.