el comandante
commander
Persona que tiene autoridad y dirige a un grupo, especialmente en el ámbito militar o policial.
Definition & meaning
Comandante means commander: a person who commands a military unit, a ship, an aircraft, or another organized group.
It can also be a specific military or police rank, depending on the country.
Grammar & Word origin
It is a common-gender noun: el comandante refers to a male commander, and la comandante to a female commander. The plural is comandantes.
It comes from the verb comandar (“to command”) and the suffix -ante, which can indicate a person who performs an action.
Synonyms & antonyms
- jefe — “chief” or “boss”; a broader term that does not necessarily imply military command.
- capitán — “captain”; a specific rank or role, rather than a general equivalent.
- subordinado — “subordinate”; someone under another person’s authority, contrasting with a commander’s role.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
El comandante dirigió la misión con éxito.noun
The commander led the mission successfully.
El comandante del ejército habló con los soldados.noun
The commander of the army spoke with the soldiers.
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