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    Tiniente (en. Lieutenant)

    /tiˈnjente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Military officer occupying a specific rank in the armed forces.
    The lieutenant gave orders to his squadron.
    El tiniente dio órdenes a su escuadrón.
    A person who is an assistant or aide to a superior in any position.
    The mayor's lieutenant was the one who presented the proposal.
    El tiniente del alcalde fue quien presentó la propuesta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tenens', participle of the verb 'tenere', which means 'to hold' or 'to sustain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    naval lieutenant
    An officer in the navy who holds the rank of lieutenant.
    tiniente de navío
    to have more power than a lieutenant
    To have authority or higher control than a lieutenant.
    tener más poder que un tiniente

    Related Words

    captain
    Military rank higher than lieutenant.
    capitán
    soldier
    A person who serves in the armed forces, rank lower than lieutenant.
    soldado

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial expression referring to an officer who does not make decisions.
    That lieutenant just follows orders and doesn't dare to suggest anything.
    Ese tiniente solo sigue órdenes y no se atreve a proponer nada.
    Term used in some regions to refer to a field aide.
    The lieutenant brings water to the general during the exercise.
    El tiniente le lleva el agua al general durante el ejercicio.