noun

comandante

Comandante (noun) means a commanding officer, especially in a Spanish-speaking military or revolutionary context. Example: “The rebels followed every order given by their comandante.”

noun

A commanding officer, especially in a Spanish-speaking military or revolutionary context.

"The rebels followed every order given by their comandante."

How to use comandante

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe Spanish equivalent of "commander" or "commandant," often used in English for Latin American military and guerrilla leaders.

Common pairings

Comandante Che Guevara rebel comandante

Word forms

comandantes plural

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Rhymes for comandante

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Frequently asked questions

What does “comandante” mean?

The word “comandante” means a commanding officer, especially in a Spanish-speaking military or revolutionary context. In plain terms, the Spanish equivalent of "commander" or "commandant," often used in English for Latin American military and guerrilla leaders.

How do you use “comandante” in a sentence?

Here is “comandante” used in a sentence: “The rebels followed every order given by their comandante.”

What part of speech is “comandante”?

“Comandante” is a noun.

What is the meaning of comandante?

"comandante" (noun) means a commanding officer, especially in a Spanish-speaking military or revolutionary context.