first lieutenant
nounmasculinetécnico/pɾiˈmɐjɾu tɨˈnẽtɨ/medium
pri·mei·ro-te·nen·te
Definition
A military rank, above second lieutenant and below captain, in the Portuguese armed forces.
The first lieutenant took command of the company.
He was promoted to first lieutenant after completing the course.
Common collocations
first lieutenant of the Navypilot first lieutenantpromotion to first lieutenant
Etymology
Composto de 'primeiro' (numeral) + 'tenente' (do latim 'tenens, -entis', particípio de 'tenere' - segurar, ocupar).