No. 5,359 in Catalan
capitania
"Capitania" in English means "captaincy" or "command," referring to the position, office, or territory governed by a captain.
In a sentence
La capitania d'aquest equip ha estat decisiva en els moments difícils.
The leadership of this team has been crucial in difficult moments.
Here, 'capitania' refers to the role or responsibility of leading or managing a group, commonly used in the context of sports teams or other organized groups.
El mariner va somiar amb la capitania d'un gran vaixell.
The sailor dreamed about the captainship of a great ship.
In this context, 'capitania' denotes the positional rank or role of being the captain, especially within maritime settings.
La capitania general té un paper important en la defensa del país.
The general command plays an important role in the defense of the country.
Here, 'capitania' refers to a high-level leadership position or body in the military hierarchy, signifying authority and command.
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