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capitaneado

captained

adjective kah-pee-tah-NEH-ah-doh Rare

Also means

led

Usage Note

Capitaneado is the past participle of capitanear used attributively, meaning directed or led by a captain or leader. It always agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies: capitaneada (f.), capitaneados (m.pl.). It is more formal than dirigido and carries a sense of authoritative command.

Examples

"El equipo, capitaneado por ella, ganó el torneo."

Natural Translation

The team, captained by her, won the tournament.

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