Meaning
lieutenant, deputy
- lieutenant (military rank)
- trusted deputy or second-in-command
In a sentence
Il luogotenente ha interrogato i testimoni subito dopo l'incidente.
The lieutenant questioned the witnesses right after the incident.
Il capo dell'organizzazione criminale fu tradito dal suo fidato luogotenente.
The head of the criminal organization was betrayed by his trusted lieutenant.
Il luogotenente dei Carabinieri ha coordinato con successo l'operazione notturna.
The Carabinieri lieutenant successfully coordinated the nighttime operation.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| luogotenente | masculine · singular |
| luogotenenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In Italian military and police bodies (Carabinieri), it designates a senior non-commissioned officer.
- Figuratively used for a right-hand man or chief deputy in organized structures.