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teniente
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USAGE NOTE
The feminine of "teniente" can also be "tenienta" in the senses shown in 1) and 2).
el teniente, la teniente, teniente(
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)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).
1. (military)
a. lieutenant
Mi padre es teniente en el ejército.My father is a lieutenant in the army.
El teniente esperaba ser ascendido a capitán pronto.The lieutenant was hoping to be promoted to captain soon.
b. Lieutenant (as a title or form of address)
La teniente Vargas será ascendida a capitana.Lieutenant Vargas will be promoted to captain.
c. first lieutenant (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El teniente ganó una condecoración por su servicio.The first lieutenant won a medal for his service.
d. First Lieutenant (as a title or form of address) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
"Sí, mi teniente. Por supuesto, mi teniente.""Yes, First Lieutenant. Of course, First Lieutenant."
2. (substitute)
a. deputy
El teniente de gobernador está en una reunión importante.The deputy governor is attending an important meeting.
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