teniente
lieutenant
tenant
a person who occupies land or property
Teniente means lieutenant and is related to the English word tenant0. Both words come from the Latin root meaning 'to hold', as a lieutenant holds a military position, similar to how a tenant holds or occupies a property.
noun
- lieutenantA military officer rank below captainEl teniente dio órdenes a sus soldados. // The lieutenant gave orders to his soldiers.