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ensign in Portuguese

ensign in Portuguese is alferes, tenente de corveta, insígnia — ensign means a flag, especially one flown by a ship to show its nationality.

ensign in Portuguese

alferes
noun
tenente de corveta
noun
insígnia
noun
Any prominent flag or banner.

What does "ensign" mean?

  1. noun A flag, especially one flown by a ship to show its nationality.
    "The ship flew the national ensign from its stern."
  2. noun A badge or symbol of rank or office.
    "The crown is an ensign of royal authority."
  3. noun The lowest-ranking commissioned officer in the US Navy.
    "He was commissioned as an ensign straight out of the naval academy."

ensign in a sentence

  • The ship flew the national ensign from its stern.
  • The crown is an ensign of royal authority.
  • He was commissioned as an ensign straight out of the naval academy.

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Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "ensign" in Portuguese?

"ensign" in Portuguese is alferes, tenente de corveta, insígnia. ensign means: A flag, especially one flown by a ship to show its nationality.

How do you use "ensign" in a sentence?

Example: "The ship flew the national ensign from its stern." In Portuguese, "ensign" is alferes, tenente de corveta, insígnia.

Are there other ways to say "ensign" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "ensign": alferes, tenente de corveta, insígnia.

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