Translation
captain
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Word origin
From Latin capitaneus ('chief'), from caput ('head').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- capitaneus
- English cognates
- captain, capital
Grammar
Examples
comandou firmeza.
The captain commanded the ship firmly.
capitã .
She was chosen captain of the team.
reuniram .
The captains met before the battle.
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capitão: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 10: Words 271-280.