el
masculine
/kapiˈtan/
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Translation
captain
Word origin
From Late Latin capitaneus ('chief'), from Latin caput, capitis ('head'). The same root gives English 'captain' and 'capital'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- capitaneus
- English cognates
- captain, capital, chief
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Examples
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The team captain spoke with all the players.
abandonar .
The ship's captain ordered abandoning the vessel.
eligieron .
They chose him as captain because he always helps his teammates.
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The captain spoke with the passengers before the flight.
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The new team captain is still very young.
saludó cabina.
The captain greeted the children from the cabin.
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The captain gave a clear order before the match.
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