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feminine
/kapiˈtana/
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Translation
captain
Word origin
From Late Latin capitaneus ('chief'), from Latin caput ('head'). The same root gives English 'captain' and 'capital'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- caput
- English cognates
- captain, capital
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralcapitanas
Examples
.
She is the captain of the team.
zarpar.
The captain gave the order to set sail.
.
Our captain is very brave.
saludó .
The plane's captain greeted the passengers.
elegida compañeras.
She was chosen as captain by her teammates.
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