commander

US /kəˈmæn.dɚ/
UK /kəˈmæn.dɚ/
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1.

comandante, chefe

a person in command of a body of troops or a military operation

:
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
O comandante ordenou que suas tropas avançassem.
She was promoted to commander of the naval fleet.
Ela foi promovida a comandante da frota naval.
2.

comandante (patente naval)

a naval rank, above lieutenant commander and below captain

:
He holds the rank of Commander in the Navy.
Ele detém o posto de Comandante na Marinha.
The new ship was assigned to Commander Johnson.
O novo navio foi atribuído ao Comandante Johnson.