capitán
masculine, neutral
Captain is capitán for a man and capitana for a woman. The same word is used in Mexico for ships, sports teams and the army. It is also called piloto.
Meaning: a leader of a ship, plane or team (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| capitán | masculine, neutral |
| capitana | feminine |
| piloto | aircraft |
On a sports team the leader is el capitán del equipo. On a plane the person flying is also called el capitán.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural is capitanes. The feminine form ends in -a: la capitana del barco.
Did you know?
- Capitán comes from Latin caput, head, the same root as capital.
Examples in context
- El capitán saludó a los pasajeros.The captain greeted the passengers.
- Ella es la capitana del equipo.She is the captain of the team.
- Sí, capitán.Yes, captain.
Example conversation
Hugo, a young player, talks to his team captain Diego before a match in Monterrey.
- HugoCapitán, ¿dónde juego hoy?Captain, where do I play today?
- DiegoEn la defensa, con Mario.In defense, with Mario.
- HugoPerfecto, gracias.Perfect, thanks.
