No. 8,778 in Spanish
suboficial
A non-commissioned officer.
In a sentence
El suboficial lideró al equipo durante la misión.
The noncommissioned officer led the team during the mission.
The term 'suboficial' is used here to refer to someone holding a rank in the military who is responsible for leadership during missions, showcasing its typical military context.
Después de años de servicio, fue promovido a suboficial.
After years of service, he was promoted to noncommissioned officer.
In this sentence, 'suboficial' denotes a rank that someone achieves, reflecting its use in career progression within the armed forces.
Pregúntale al suboficial si todos los equipos están preparados.
Ask the noncommissioned officer if all the equipment is ready.
Here, 'suboficial' is used too to indicate a specific personnel in charge, emphasizing their operational responsibilities.
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