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    Kapetera (en. Captain)

    /ka.pe.te.ra/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who leads or commands a group, usually in the context of military or sports.
    The captain gave orders to his troops.
    Ang kapetera ay nagbigay ng utos sa kanyang mga tauhan.
    The leader of a ship or airplane.
    The ship's captain watched the waves.
    Ang kapetera ng barko ay nagmasid sa mga alon.
    A person responsible for managing a team.
    As the team captain, he set the strategy for the game.
    Bilang kapetera ng koponan, siya ay nagtakda ng estratehiya para sa laro.

    Etymology

    From Spanish 'capitán', meaning leader or chief.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Captain soldier
    A soldier serving as a captain in a military context.
    Kapeteng sundalo

    Related Words

    to chair
    People in a position or role that requires leadership.
    paupuin

    Slang Meanings

    Like classmates, groups of peers.
    Where are you going, clique?
    Saan ka pupunta, kapetera?
    A group or circle of friends.
    Come on, join us, friends!
    Tara, sama ka sa amin, mga kapetera!
    A gathering of people, often hanging out.
    There are always a lot of people here, just a bunch of friends.
    Laging maraming tao dito, puro kapetera.