rango
/ˈranɡo/
The Spanish word for the noun rank is rango.
rango is used to denote a person's position or level within an organization, the military or society.
Meaning: to assign a suitable place in a class or order (verb)
Which one should you use?
While rango is a common term for rank, you may also encounter grado when specifically referring to rank in military or police contexts. In academic or professional settings, the word categoría can be used to indicate rank or grade.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of rango is rangos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈranɡo/
Did you know?
- The word rango was borrowed from the French word rang, which means 'row'.
- In certain Spanish-speaking administrative contexts, you might hear the word escalafón used to describe a ranking system or a list of seniority, rather than rango.
- In some Latin American countries, rango is used informally to describe the age group or 'bracket' of a person.
Examples in context
- Tom tiene el rango de capitán.Tom holds the rank of captain.This sentence shows how to use rango to describe a position held.Tatoeba #10168066 by manufrutos, translation #10165329 by CK
- Sé cuál es el rango del soldado.I know what the soldier's rank is.This sentence demonstrates how to use rango to refer to a specific level.Tatoeba #3807453 by cueyayotl, translation #10261511 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Él ascendió al rango de sargento.He rose to the rank of sergeant.This sentence illustrates how to use rango when describing an advancement in position.Tatoeba #3204269 by marcelostockle, translation #299415 by sundown
- El general ascendió al rango de comandante.The general was promoted to the rank of commander.
- Tiene el rango más alto en la jerarquía empresarial.He holds the highest rank in the corporate hierarchy.
- Obtuvo una categoría alta dentro de su especialidad.He achieved a high rank within his specialty.
- La categoría de este puesto es de nivel ejecutivo.The rank for this position is executive level.
- Mi padre alcanzó el grado de capitán en el ejército.My father reached the rank of captain in the army.
- El oficial se esforzó por ascender de grado.The officer worked hard to be promoted in rank.
- Tengo un alto lugar en la escala laboral de la compañía.I have a high rank on the company's job ladder.
- Ella ocupa un buen lugar en la jerarquía social.She holds a good rank in the social hierarchy.
- ¡No olvides que aquí mando yo, tengo un cargo superior!Don't forget I'm in charge here, I hold a higher rank!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are discussing their positions in a competition.
- Sofía¿En qué rango quedaste en la competencia?What rank did you get in the competition?
- MateoQuedé en el rango más alto de mi grupo.I was in the highest rank of my group.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! Yo no sé mi rango todavía.That's great! I don't know my rank yet.
- MateoSeguro que tienes un rango muy bueno, Sofía.I'm sure you have a very good rank, Sofía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rango, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rango, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
