How to Say ‘Being a captain is a great achievement’ in Mexican Spanish
Ser capitán es un gran logro
💬 Usage Tip: Highlights attainments in one's pursuits.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Such roles enhance a person's standing in the community.
Phrase Breakdown
Ser capitán
Es un gran logro
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ser
[SEHR]
To be
Expresses a condition, state or identity in the infinitive.
Ser capitán es una gran responsabilidad.
Being a captain is a great responsibility.
capitán
[cah-pee-TAHN]
captain
Role or title of a leader, particularly in sports.
Es un honor ser elegido capitán.
It is an honor to be chosen as captain.
es
[ehs]
is
Third person singular of 'to be', stating existence.
Es importante para su carrera.
It is important for his career.
un
[oon]
a
Refers to single and non-specific objects or ideas.
Un paso más en su camino.
A step further in his journey.
gran
[grahn]
great
Emphasizes magnitude, value or degree.
Un gran reto fue superado.
A great challenge was overcome.
logro
[LOH-groh]
achievement
Significant accomplishment or success.
Obtener ese título fue un gran logro.
Obtaining that title was a great achievement.
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