Iniciado (en. Initiated)
/iniˈθjado/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who participates in a group, especially in one that is hermetic or esoteric.
The initiate was accepted into the secret community.
El iniciado fue aceptado en la comunidad secreta.
An individual who has acquired basic knowledge in a specific area.
As an initiate in programming, he already understands the fundamental concepts.
Como iniciado en la programación, ya entiende los conceptos fundamentales.
Etymology
From the Latin 'initiatus', past participle of 'initiare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
initiated in something
A person who has begun to learn or practice something.
iniciado en algo
to be an initiate
A way of referring to someone who has been admitted into a special group or knowledge.
ser un iniciado
Related Words
initiate
To start something.
iniciar
initiation
The act of beginning or introducing someone to knowledge or a group.
iniciación
Slang Meanings
Someone who is just starting to use drugs.
That guy is an initiate in the world of drugs.
Ese chico es un iniciado en el mundo de las drogas.
A person who is just learning about a specific topic.
He is an initiate in the art of freestyle.
Es un iniciado en el arte del freestyle.