capitán — meaning in English

English meaning

• captain noun The person in charge of a ship, aircraft, or team.
• master noun A person with exceptional skill or deep expertise in something.
• skipper noun The person in charge of a ship or boat.

Senses

capitán is used for these senses in English:

• master (nautical) The captain of a merchant ship; a master mariner.
• skipper (sports) The captain of a sports team such as football, cricket, rugby or curling.

captain — full definition

1. noun The person in charge of a ship, aircraft, or team.
2. noun A military rank above lieutenant and below major (army) or between commander and commodore (navy).
3. verb To lead or take command of a ship, aircraft, or team.

master — full definition

1. noun A person with exceptional skill or deep expertise in something.
2. noun Someone with authority or control over other people, animals, or things.
3. noun A postgraduate degree, or someone holding one.
4. verb To gain complete skill or control over something.
5. adjective Main or most important; controlling all the rest.

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