English

Noun

alférez ‎(plural alféreces)

1. (military) In some Spanish-speaking countries, a junior officer rank in the military

Spanish

Etymology

From a Hispanic Arabic version of Classical Arabic الفارس (al-fāris).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /alˈfeɾeθ/

Noun

alférez m ‎(plural alféreces)

1. (military) second lieutenant, subaltern, ensign