Discípula (en. Disciple)
/disˈipula/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A person who dedicates themselves to learning from a teacher or guide.
The disciple showed great dedication in her studies.
La discípula demostró gran dedicación en sus estudios.
A woman who is training in a specific discipline.
She was an exemplary disciple at the art academy.
Fue una discípula ejemplar en la academia de arte.
A follower of someone's ideas or dogmas.
As a disciple, she spread the teachings of her mentor.
Como discípula, ella propagó las enseñanzas de su mentor.
Etymology
From Latin 'discipula', the feminine of 'discipulus', which means 'disciple'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be someone's disciple
To follow someone's teachings or leadership.
ser discípula de alguien
disciple of knowledge
A person constantly in search of learning.
discípula del conocimiento
to have disciples
To indicate that one has followers or apprentices.
tener discípulas
Related Words
disciple
A person who learns from a teacher.
discípulo
mentor
A woman who guides and teaches a disciple.
mentora
teacher
A person who teaches their disciples.
maestra
Slang Meanings
Anyone who follows a fashion or trend imposed by someone.
She is the disciple of fashion, always wearing what the influencer dictates.
Ella es la discípula de la moda, siempre viste lo que la influencer dicte.
A girl who allows herself to be influenced by someone in a social context.
She became her friend's disciple, always doing what she did.
Se convirtió en la discípula de su amiga, siempre haciendo lo que ella hacía.