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How to Say "military commander" in Spanish

The Spanish word formilitary commanderis adelantadoC1 level.

English → SpanishC1
NounC1formal
historical
A historically dressed colonial governor wearing a feathered hat and dark cloak, holding a scroll in a lush, tropical setting.

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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