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masculine

kapiˈtano

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Translation

captain

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Word origin

From Latin caput, capitis ('head'), via Medieval Latin capitaneus ('chief').

Origin
Latin
Root
caput
English cognates
captain, capital, chief

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcapitani

Examples

segnato gol.

The team captain scored the first goal.

' .

The captain gave the order to leave.

.

The captains of the two ships met at the port.

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 4: Words 331-340.