el teniente
lieutenant
Persona que tiene un rango militar que está por debajo de un capitán y por encima de un subteniente. Ayuda a dirigir y organizar a los soldados.
The Spanish word "teniente" means lieutenant in English. It is a military rank used in many Spanish-speaking countries, typically referring to an officer ranked below a captain.
It can also mean a deputy or assistant in other contexts, such as a "teniente de alcalde," which means "deputy mayor."
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Examples
El teniente dio órdenes claras al equipo.noun
The lieutenant gave clear orders to the team.
El teniente está visitando a su familia en Barcelona.noun
The lieutenant is visiting his family in Barcelona.
El teniente explicó la misión a su equipo.noun
The lieutenant explained the mission to his team.
El teniente revisó el plan antes de la reunión.noun
The lieutenant reviewed the plan before the meeting.
Los soldados escuchaban con atención las historias del teniente.noun
The soldiers listened carefully to the stories of the lieutenant.
El teniente fue nombrado responsable de la operación.noun
The lieutenant was appointed responsible for the operation.
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