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    Teniente (en. Lieutenant)

    /teˈnjente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Military title held by an officer who is below the captain.
    The lieutenant leads a group of soldiers on the mission.
    El teniente lidera un grupo de soldados en la misión.
    Person who occupies a position of responsibility in an organization.
    The police lieutenant was in charge of the case investigation.
    El teniente de policía se encargó de la investigación del caso.
    In some countries, it can refer to a subordinate officer in the navy.
    The naval lieutenant was assigned to the aircraft carrier.
    El teniente naval estuvo asignado en el portaaviones.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tenens', meaning 'holding'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deputy mayor
    Officer who assists the mayor in his duties.
    teniente de alcalde
    lieutenant colonel
    Military rank that is above major and below colonel.
    teniente coronel
    navy lieutenant
    Subordinate officer in the navy, similar to the lieutenant in the army.
    teniente de la marina

    Related Words

    captain
    Officer of higher rank than the lieutenant.
    capitán
    major
    Military rank that is above lieutenant and below colonel.
    mayor
    commander
    Officer who commands a military unit.
    comandante

    Slang Meanings

    Dude
    That lieutenant is a very serious dude.
    Ese teniente es un tío muy serio.
    Leader
    The lieutenant is always seen leading the group.
    Siempre se le ve al teniente dirigiendo el grupo.