This is the 6114th most frequent Spanish word.
alférez
"Alférez" is a military rank, equivalent to a second lieutenant.
In this sentence, 'alférez' is used to denote a military rank similar to an ensign, often a junior officer in charge of leading troops.
El alférez dirigió la marcha del batallón.
The ensign led the march of the battalion.
Here, 'alférez' refers to its historical role as someone responsible for carrying a significant insignia, such as the king's banner.
Durante la Edad Media, el alférez era quien portaba el estandarte del rey.
During the Middle Ages, the alférez was the one who carried the king's banner.
Here, 'alférez' is used in a general military context as a position to aspire to, highlighting its role as a prestigious rank within the military hierarchy.