noun

capitan

ka-pih-TAN

Capitan (noun) means spanish for "captain," sometimes borrowed into English for local flavor. Example: “The fishing boat's capitan waved us aboard.”

noun

Spanish for "captain," sometimes borrowed into English for local flavor.

"The fishing boat's capitan waved us aboard."

How to Use Capitan

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe Spanish word for captain.

Word Forms

capitans plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish capitán.

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for capitan

titan puritan Samaritan Neapolitan metropolitan cosmopolitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “capitan” mean?

The word “capitan” means spanish for "captain," sometimes borrowed into English for local flavor. In plain terms, the Spanish word for captain.

How do you pronounce “capitan”?

“Capitan” is pronounced ka-pih-TAN (/kæpɪˈtæn/ in IPA).

How do you use “capitan” in a sentence?

Here is “capitan” used in a sentence: “The fishing boat's capitan waved us aboard.”

What part of speech is “capitan”?

“Capitan” is a noun.

Where does the word “capitan” come from?

The word “capitan” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish capitán.

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