second-in-command

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌsɛkəndɪnkəˈmɑːnd/

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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Principal Translations
InglésEspañol
second-in-command n (military: deputy)segundo al mando loc nom m
  lugarteniente n común
 He was second in command after the commander in chief.
 Era el segundo al mando después del comandante en jefe.
 Era el lugarteniente del comandante en jefe.
  (marina)segundo de a bordo loc nom m
 Era el segundo de a bordo después del comandante en jefe.
second-in-command n (responsible if boss absent)número dos loc nom m
  mano derecha loc nom f
 The second-in-command was in charge while the boss was away on a business trip.
  Is something important missing? Report an error or suggest an improvement.

WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Compound Forms:
InglésEspañol
second in command adj (just below person in charge)segundo/a adj
  Is something important missing? Report an error or suggest an improvement.

'second-in-command' aparece también en las siguientes entradas:
In the English description:
acting deputy - chief officer - Deputy Prime Minister - deputy sheriff - executive officer - lieutenant - sergeant - vice presidency - vice president
Spanish:
segundo


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