El capità
Example: El capità va anunciar que l'avió aterrarà aviat.
Definition
"El capità" refers to the pilot in command of an aircraft responsible for the safety and operation of the flight. This person makes important decisions and communicates with passengers and crew, such as announcing that the plane will land soon.
Etymology
The term "el capità" originates from the Latin word 'capitaneus,' meaning 'chief' or 'leader.' It evolved in Catalan to denote the leader of a group or team, and in aviation, it specifically refers to the person in charge of the aircraft. Did you know? The word 'captain' in many languages shares this common Latin root.
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"El capità" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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