almirante
al-mee-RAHN-teh
📝 In Action
El almirante dio la orden de zarpar a toda la flota.
B2The admiral gave the order for the entire fleet to set sail.
La almirante es responsable de la estrategia naval en el Atlántico.
C1The admiral (female) is responsible for the naval strategy in the Atlantic.
Ascendieron al capitán al rango de almirante después de la misión exitosa.
B2They promoted the captain to the rank of admiral after the successful mission.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Consistency
Even though 'almirante' ends in '-e', which often suggests neutrality, it is treated as a masculine noun. However, when referring to a woman, you change the article: 'el almirante' (the male admiral) vs. 'la almirante' (the female admiral).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Feminine Ending
Mistake: "Using *almiranta* to refer to a female admiral."
Correction: The correct modern usage is *la almirante*. While *almiranta* exists historically or in some informal uses, stick to *la almirante* for official titles.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
Reserve this word for professional, military, or historical discussions. You won't use this word often in daily conversation.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: almirante
Question 1 of 1
Which word is the most appropriate translation for 'almirante'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I refer to a woman who holds the rank of 'almirante'?
You use the feminine article 'la' with the same word form: 'la almirante'. (Example: 'La almirante es muy respetada.')