teniente
Pronunciation: /teˈnjente/
“teniente” is a Spanish word. Its 3 meanings in English:
noun
- lieutenant
- deputy
- having, holding
In Spanish
- Oficial, segundo en rango ascendente de un ejército, guardia nacional y fuerza aérea, superior al subteniente e inferior del capitán.
Etymology
From the old present participle of tener, from Latin tenentem.
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