Captain

"Captain" in Portuguese

capitã

(the person lawfully in command of a sea-going vessel)

capitão

(an army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major)

capitão

(a naval officer with a rank between commander and commodore or rear admiral)

capitão

(the person lawfully in command of a sea-going vessel)

capitão

(the person lawfully in command of an airliner)

capitão

(one of the athletes on a sports team designated to make decisions)

capitão de mar e guerra

(a naval officer with a rank between commander and commodore or rear admiral)

pilotar

(to exercise command)

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