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capitana

captain (female)

noun kah-pee-TAH-nah Rare

Usage Note

Capitana is the feminine form of capitán and can refer to a woman who captains a team, a ship, or a military unit. Historically it also meant the flagship of a fleet — la capitana — a usage now largely archaic. In modern sports journalism it is the standard term for a female team captain.

Examples

"La capitana del equipo levantó el trofeo."

Natural Translation

The team captain lifted the trophy.

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