Spanish Conversation · Level 39
74 words
Spanish word
comendador
Pronunciation
IPA/komendaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nouncommander
Example
Fue nombrado comendador de la orden.
He was appointed commander of the order.
More examples
Mi vecino es comendador y ayuda en las fiestas del barrio.
My neighbor serves as commander and helps out at neighborhood festivals.
Core concept
Title-holding steward who manages an encomienda within a chivalric or religious order.
Common phrases
ser comendador
serve as commander
nombrado comendador
named commander
Similar words
señor: Feudal landowner exercising local authority over a manor and its tenants.
caballero: Knightly figure, a mounted warrior who values bravery and chivalric conduct.
conde: Hereditary noble titled count who holds a county or large estate.
comandante: Military officer who commands troops or a unit and directs operations.
Definition in Spanish
Denominación de quien recibe y administra una encomienda dentro de una orden o institución, ejercitando una función de autoridad y sirviendo como reconocimiento honorífico.
Word origin
The word derives from Medieval Latin commendator, from Latin commendāre 'to entrust', and becomes a Spanish title for the person entrusted with an encomienda.
Usage tips
- Comendador usually denotes a ceremonial or administrative honor in an order rather than an active military commander.
Other meanings
- knight commandernoun