admiral

US /ˈæd.mər.əl/
UK /ˈæd.mər.əl/
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1.

almirante

a high-ranking officer in the navy

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The admiral commanded the fleet.
O almirante comandou a frota.
She was promoted to admiral last year.
Ela foi promovida a almirante no ano passado.
2.

almirante (borboleta)

a type of butterfly, typically with dark wings and red or orange markings

:
A Red Admiral butterfly landed on the flower.
Uma borboleta Almirante Vermelho pousou na flor.
We saw several Painted Admirals fluttering in the garden.
Vimos várias borboletas Almirante Pintado esvoaçando no jardim.