lieutenant in Spanish
lieutenant in Spanish is teniente, lugarteniente — lieutenant means a junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
lieutenant in Spanish
teniente
A military grade that is junior to the grade the adjective modifies: lieutenant colonel, lieutenant general, lieutenant commander.
lugarteniente
teniente
(military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.
lugarteniente
A person who manages or executes the plans and directives of another, more senior person; a manager to their director.
teniente
A person who manages or executes the plans and directives of another, more senior person; a manager to their director.
What does "lieutenant" mean?
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noun A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
"The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol."
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noun A trusted deputy who carries out the plans of a more senior leader.
"The crime boss sent one of his lieutenants to handle the deal."
lieutenant in a sentence
- The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol.
- He was promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant.
- The crime boss sent one of his lieutenants to handle the deal.
Similar words in Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What is "lieutenant" in Spanish?
"lieutenant" in Spanish is teniente, lugarteniente. lieutenant means: A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
How do you use "lieutenant" in a sentence?
Example: "The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol." In Spanish, "lieutenant" is teniente, lugarteniente.
Are there other ways to say "lieutenant" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "lieutenant": teniente, lugarteniente.
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