Komandante (en. Commander)

/komanˈdante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A high-ranking military officer in charge of a unit of soldiers.
The commander of the battalion issued orders to his troops.
Ang komandante ng batalyon ay nagbigay ng mga utos sa kanyang mga tauhan.
A person who has power or authority over a group or organization.
He is the commander of their group in the project.
Siya ang komandante ng kanilang grupo sa proyekto.
Serves as the leader or overseer in a mission or operation.
As a commander, he is responsible for all aspects of the mission.
Bilang komandante, siya ay responsable sa lahat ng aspekto ng misyon.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

commander of a unit
The chief of a military unit.
komandante ng isang yunit
follow the commander's orders
To adhere to instructions from the leader.
sumunod sa utos ng komandante

Related Words

commando
A group of armed persons performing special operations.
komando
military
Related to the armed forces of a country.
militar

Slang Meanings

Head or leader of a group, often used in informal conversations.
Ray is the commander of the group; he always gets to decide.
Si Ray ang komandante ng barkada, siya lagi ang masusunod.
A term for a friend who is always strong-willed or resilient.
No matter the challenges, Jon always remains a commander.
Kahit anong hirap, lagi pa ring nananatiling komandante si Jon.
Commonly used to refer to a leader with respect, often made as a joke.
You really are the commander when it comes to food; you eat a lot!
Komandante ka talaga sa pagkain, ikaw ang malakas kumain!