Caporal Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkæpərəl

KAP-er-uhl

UK

ˈkæpərəl

KAP-er-uhl

Definition

Caporal is a military rank. It usually refers to a low-ranking officer above a private and below a sergeant.

Usage & Nuances

'Caporal' is a formal and specific term, mainly used in military contexts. In English, 'corporal' is the more common spelling. Use it for ranks in the army, not for general team leaders or non-military contexts.

• Spanish: caporal
• Portuguese (BR): caporal
• Portuguese (PT): caporal
• Chinese (Simplified): 下士 - 队长（有时，在特定语境下）
• Chinese (Traditional): 下士 - 隊長（有時，在特定語境下）
• Hindi: कॅपोरल (फौज में हवलदार से नीचे, सिपाही से ऊपर पद)
• Arabic: عريف
• Bengali: কনস্টেবল (সামরিক পদ) - কর্পোরাল
• Russian: капрал
• Japanese: 伍長
• Vietnamese: hạ sĩ
• Korean: 상등병
• Turkish: onbaşı
• Urdu: نائیک
• Indonesian: kopral

Example Sentences

The caporal gave orders to the soldiers.

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My uncle became a caporal in the army.

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A caporal is higher than a private.

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After two years, she was promoted to caporal.

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The soldiers always respected their caporal.

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Being a caporal means taking more responsibility.

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