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    Sargento (en. Sergeant)

    /sarˈxen.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Military rank that is below lieutenant and above corporal.
    The sergeant organized the training of the soldiers.
    El sargento organizó el entrenamiento de los soldados.
    Person who holds this rank in an armed force.
    The sergeant gave instructions to the recruits.
    El sargento les dio instrucciones a los reclutas.
    Police officer of intermediate rank.
    The police sergeant supervised the investigation.
    El sargento de policía supervisó la investigación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sergente', which means 'server' or 'assistant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Table sergeant
    Colloquial term to refer to someone who commands or has authority in a specific place.
    sargento de mesa
    Iron sergeant
    Refers to a sergeant who is very strict or severe.
    sargento de hierro

    Related Words

    Corporal
    Military rank below sergeant.
    cabo
    Lieutenant
    Military rank above sergeant.
    teniente
    Non-commissioned officer
    Officer who is not career and holds a rank between soldier and officer.
    suboficial

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to someone who commands in an authoritarian manner.
    That sergeant in the office doesn’t let anyone interfere.
    Ese sargento en la oficina no deja que nadie se meta.
    Person who controls or directs a group with an iron hand.
    Don’t be a sergeant, relax a little.
    No seas sargento, relájate un poco.