second-in-command

ˌsɛkənd ɪn kəˈmænd
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Translation of second-in-command from English into Spanish

Noun

hierarchy

person just below the leader, often acts in leader's absence
  • He is the second-in-command when the boss is away.Él es el segundo al mando cuando el jefe no está.
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Synonyms and analogies of second-in-command in English

Examples of second-in-command in a sentence

  • As second-in-command, he handled emergency planning.

Translations of "second-in-command" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
segundo al mandonm.

A skilled second-in-command can keep the team motivated and on track.

Un segundo al mando hábil puede mantener al equipo motivado y enfocado.

Recognizing his potential, the team selected him as their second-in-command.

Reconociendo su potencial, el equipo lo seleccionó como su segundo al mando.

número dosnm.

Upon your return you shall be my second-in-command.

Cuando vuelvas te convertirás en mi número dos.

Your second-in-command was murdered and you make it sound like everything is normal.

¿Han asesinado a su número dos y usted me lo pinta como si no pasara nada?

mano derechanf.

Even his second-in-command doesn't know his number or where he lives.

Ni siquiera su mano derecha sabe su número o dónde vive.

I don't think I'm suited to becoming your second-in-command.

No creo ser apto para volverme tu mano derecha.

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Other translations for second-in-command:

  • lugartenientenmf.
  • vicecomandanten.
  • segundo de a bordonm.
  • segundo en jefen.

second-in-command: Examples and translations in context

The captain's second-in-command handled the team while he was on leave.

El segundo al mando del capitán manejó el equipo mientras él estaba de licencia.

Every leader needs a trusted second-in-command to help them make important decisions.

Todo líder necesita un segundo al mando de confianza para ayudarle a tomar decisiones importantes.

They appointed a second-in-command who could handle crisis situations efficiently.

Nombraron a un segundo al mando que pudiera manejar situaciones de crisis de manera eficiente.

During emergencies, the second-in-command takes charge when the leader is unavailable.

Durante emergencias, el segundo al mando toma el control cuando el líder no está disponible.

After careful deliberation, they chose him as the second-in-command for the mission.

Después de una cuidadosa deliberación, lo eligieron como el segundo al mando para la misión.

In our organization, the second-in-command plays a crucial role in daily operations.

En nuestra organización, el segundo al mando juega un papel crucial en las operaciones diarias.

The project succeeded largely due to her effective leadership as second-in-command.

El proyecto tuvo éxito en gran parte gracias a su liderazgo efectivo como segunda al mando.

To foster growth, the leader mentored his capable second-in-command closely.

Para fomentar el crecimiento, el líder mentoreó de cerca a su hábil segundo al mando.

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