subteniente

el subteniente, la subteniente
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. second lieutenant
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Señor, la subteniente Martínez me dijo que quería verme, señor. - Sí, sargento, así es.Sir, second lieutenant Martinez told me you wanted to see me, sir. - Yes, sargent, she's right.
b. sub-lieutenant
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
En la Armada Real, un subteniente tiene un rango inferior al de teniente.In the Royal Navy, a sub-lieutenant ranks below a lieutenant.
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