captain

US /ˈkæp.tən/
UK /ˈkæp.tən/
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capitão

the person in command of a ship or aircraft

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The captain steered the ship through the storm.
O capitão conduziu o navio pela tempestade.
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The airline captain announced our descent.
O capitão da companhia aérea anunciou nossa descida.
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2.

capitão

the leader of a team in sports

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She was chosen as the team captain for the upcoming season.
Ela foi escolhida como capitã da equipe para a próxima temporada.
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The coach consulted with the captain before making a substitution.
O treinador consultou o capitão antes de fazer uma substituição.
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3.

capitão

a rank in the army, air force, or marine corps, above lieutenant and below major

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He was promoted to captain after serving bravely for five years.
Ele foi promovido a capitão após servir bravamente por cinco anos.
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Captain Miller led his platoon through enemy territory.
O capitão Miller liderou seu pelotão através do território inimigo.
1.

capitanear, liderar

to be the captain of (a ship, aircraft, or team)

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He will captain the national team in the next tournament.
Ele vai capitanear a seleção nacional no próximo torneio.
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She was asked to captain the debate team.
Pediram-lhe para capitanear a equipe de debate.
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