Meaning
captain
In a sentence
Il capitano parla con la squadra prima della partita.
The captain talks with the team before the game.
Hai visto il capitano della nave stamattina?
Did you see the captain of the ship this morning?
Il capitano non è arrivato in tempo oggi.
The captain didn't arrive on time today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| capitano | masculine · singular |
| capitani | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'capitano' for sports team leaders, military officers, or ship captains. Avoid for job titles like 'manager' (use 'direttore').
- Masculine noun: 'il capitano', 'i capitani'. Feminine form 'capitana' exists but is rare; 'la capitana' may sound awkward.
- In informal contexts, 'capo' can replace 'capitano' for team leaders (e.g., 'il capo della squadra').