What is the Spanish word for "lieutenant"?

Learn how to say "lieutenant" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

lieutenant

Spanish

teniente

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Examples of how to use "lieutenant" in Spanish

English
A brave lieutenant led the charge.
Spanish
Un valiente teniente lideró la carga.
English
The lieutenant gave clear orders to the team.
Spanish
El teniente dio órdenes claras al equipo.
English
She met the new lieutenant at the station.
Spanish
Ella conoció al nuevo teniente en la estación.
English
A brave lieutenant led the soldiers into action.
Spanish
Un valiente teniente llevó a los soldados a la acción.
English
The lieutenant checked the map before they moved.
Spanish
El teniente revisó el mapa antes de que se movieran.

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