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five-star admiral

/ˈfaɪv stɑːr ˈædmərəl/

Traducción: Rango más alto posible en la Armada de los Estados Unidos, equivalente a almirante de la flota, generalmente reservado para tiempos de guerra o nombramientos honoríficos y otorgado en raras ocasiones.

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/ˈfaɪv stɑːr ˈædmərəl/C1formalamerican
  • esRango más alto posible en la Armada de los Estados Unidos, equivalente a almirante de la flota, generalmente reservado para tiempos de guerra o nombramientos honoríficos y otorgado en raras ocasiones.

The highest possible rank in the United States Navy, equivalent to a Fleet Admiral, typically reserved for wartime or honorary appointments and rarely held.

  1. Highest naval rankC1formalamerican

    The highest possible rank in the United States Navy, equivalent to a five-star general in the Army. It is a wartime rank rarely awarded.

    esAlmirante de cinco estrellas

    • Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy was the first five-star admiral in US history.
    • The rank of five-star admiral has only been held by four officers.
    • During World War II, the US Navy created the rank of five-star admiral.