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masculine
/almiˈɾante/
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Translation
admiral
Word origin
From Arabic amir al-bahr ('commander of the sea'), through medieval Latin. The word entered Spanish during the period of Arab influence in the Iberian Peninsula.
- Origin
- Arabic
- Root
- amir
- English cognates
- admiral, emir
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralalmirantes
Examples
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The admiral gave the order to set sail at dawn.
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All the officers respected the old admiral.
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The admiral commanded a fleet of twenty ships.
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Who was appointed admiral of the navy?
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The admiral studied the map before the battle.
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