El capitán
Example: El capitán anunció el aterrizaje seguro del avión.
Definition
"El capitán" refers to the pilot in command of an aircraft, responsible for the safety of the flight, crew, and passengers. This person makes critical decisions during the journey, such as announcing a safe landing, as in the example phrase.
Etymology
The term "el capitán" originates from the Latin word 'capitaneus,' meaning 'chief' or 'leader.' It was adopted into Spanish to denote a person in command, especially in military or naval contexts, before being applied to aviation as the leader of an aircraft.
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"El capitán" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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