coronela

female colonel

noun koh-roh-NEH-lah Rare

Usage Note

Coronela is the feminine form of coronel and refers to a woman holding the rank of colonel. Historically it also referred to the wife of a colonel, but in modern usage it strictly denotes the rank itself. The accent falls on the second-to-last syllable in both forms.

Examples

"La coronela dirigió las maniobras con precisión."

Natural Translation

The (female) colonel directed the maneuvers with precision.

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