How to Say "military commander" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “military commander” is “adelantado” — C1 level.
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NounC1formal
historical

Examples
El Rey nombró un adelantado para la nueva provincia.
The King named a governor/commander for the new province.
Los adelantados tenían grandes poderes en las colonias.
The 'adelantados' (governors) held great power in the colonies.
Historical Context
This word refers to a specific, high-ranking military and judicial official appointed by the Spanish Crown during the conquest and colonization of the Americas.
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