Usage examples (31)

• Frequently the local political boss, the coronel was a sort of patrão to his followers, who received favors and expected future favors.
• In the podcast Mr. Hodgson explains why colonel is pronounced "coronel."
• Lieutenant coronel Tussen dos Santos said late Sunday in a news conference that during the year some of the main military bases of
• A mere "teniente coronel" who did not benefit from the polishing graces of reaching command positions, assuming he could have benefited from that.