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    Suboficial (en. Nco)

    /subofiˈθjal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who holds a military rank below that of an officer.
    The subofficer supervised the soldiers during training.
    El suboficial supervisó a los soldados durante el entrenamiento.
    In some security forces, a rank that indicates training and experience.
    The police subofficer solved the case quickly.
    El suboficial de policía resolvió el caso rápidamente.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'officer' referring to a military position.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    career subofficer
    An officer who has made service his profession.
    suboficial de carrera
    chief subofficer
    The highest rank within the subofficers.
    suboficial mayor

    Related Words

    officer
    A person of higher rank in the armed forces.
    oficial
    military
    Belongs to the armed forces.
    militar
    rank
    A grade in military hierarchy.
    rango

    Slang Meanings

    People in the military hierarchy who have an important role but are not officers.
    That subo has more influence than many officers.
    Ese subo tiene más influencia que muchos oficiales.
    Subofficer mentioned in a casual context.
    The subo at the base knows more than he says.
    El subo de la base sabe más de lo que dice.