Cadete (en. Cadet)

/kaˈde.te/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Young person in training, often at a military academy.

Example Sentence: The cadet worked hard to prepare for his final exam.

El cadete se preparó arduamente para su examen final.

Definition: Student training to become an officer in the armed forces.

Example Sentence: Cadets participate in training exercises every weekend.

Los cadetes participan en ejercicios de entrenamiento cada fin de semana.

Definition: Person who serves as an assistant or apprentice in various institutions.

Example Sentence: The cadet helped the teachers in organizing the event.

El cadete ayudó a los profesores en la organización del evento.

Etymology/Origin: From the French 'cadet', which means 'younger brother'.

Phrase: police cadet

Meaning: Young person in training to become a police officer.

cadete de la policía

Phrase: military cadet

Meaning: Student at a military academy aiming to become an officer.

cadete militar

Phrase: to be a cadet

Meaning: To be in a process of learning or training.

ser un cadete

Related Word: officer

Description: Person who has completed military training and holds a rank.

oficial

Related Word: academy

Description: Educational institution where cadets are trained.

academia

Related Word: training

Description: Process of physical and theoretical training and preparation.

entrenamiento

Slang Meaning: Colloquial term to refer to a young person in training.

Example: That boy is a cadet; he is learning all about handling weapons.

Ese chico es un cadete, está aprendiendo todo sobre el manejo de armas.

Slang Meaning: Used in some regions to refer to an apprentice in general.

Example: Better not take him seriously; he's just a cadet.

Mejor que no lo tomes en serio, es solo un cadete.