comando
/koh-MAHN-doh/
commando
A specialized soldier, often referred to as a commando.
comando(noun)
commando
?special forces soldier
,squad
?small specialized group
task force
?military or police unit
📝 In Action
El comando de élite realizó una operación secreta en la madrugada.
B2The elite commando unit carried out a secret operation at dawn.
Atraparon a los criminales gracias a un comando policial.
B1They caught the criminals thanks to a police squad.
El soldado es parte de un comando antiterrorista.
B1The soldier is part of an anti-terrorist commando team.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
Even though 'comando' ends in '-o', it is always a masculine noun, meaning you use 'el' (the) and 'un' (a/an) with it: 'el comando'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Group
While it can refer to an individual soldier in the unit (a commando), it most often refers to the entire specialized group or team.
A command (comando) is an instruction given to a computer.
📝 In Action
Tienes que escribir el comando exacto para que el programa funcione.
B1You have to write the exact command for the program to work.
El técnico me enseñó a usar un comando de voz.
B2The technician taught me how to use a voice command.
💡 Grammar Points
Technical Vocabulary
When talking about computers or programming, 'comando' is the standard word for the instruction you type or say.
⭐ Usage Tips
Avoiding Confusion
In non-technical contexts, if you mean a general 'order' or 'control,' it's more common to use 'orden' (for an instruction) or 'mando' (for control/power).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comando
Question 1 of 2
¿Cuál es el mejor sinónimo de 'comando' en el contexto de un equipo de fuerzas especiales?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'comando' y 'mando'?
'Comando' usually refers to the specialized *group* that executes an order (like a commando team) or a specific *instruction* (like a computer command). 'Mando' is more abstract and refers to the *authority* or *control* itself (e.g., 'tener el mando' means 'to be in charge').
¿Puede 'comando' referirse a una persona?
Yes, it can be used to refer to an individual soldier who is part of a commando unit, but it is more common to use 'miembro del comando' (member of the commando) or simply 'un comando' when the context is very clear.