Aprendiz (en. Apprentice)

/a.pɾen.'ðiz/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An individual who is in a learning process.
The carpenter apprentice began his training.
El aprendiz de carpintero inició su formación.
A person who learns from a teacher or expert.
The apprentice follows the instructions of his mentor.
El aprendiz sigue las instrucciones de su mentor.
In some contexts, it refers to a student in training.
The culinary apprentice is practicing recipes.
El aprendiz de cocina está practicando recetas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'apprendĕre', which means 'to learn'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be an apprentice
To be in the process of learning.
ser un aprendiz
jack of all trades, master of none
It refers to someone who has learned a little about many things but is not an expert in any.
aprendiz de todo, maestro de nada

Related Words

learning
Process of acquiring knowledge or skills.
aprendizaje
master
A person who teaches or guides apprentices.
maestro

Slang Meanings

Dude
He is a very diligent dude in his trade.
Es un tío muy aplicado en su oficio.
Gang
That gang of apprentices is always in the same meeting.
Esa banda de aprendices siempre está en la misma reunión.