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    Novato (en. Rookie)

    /noˈβa.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who lacks experience in a particular field.
    As a novice, he felt a bit insecure during his first presentation.
    Como novato, se sentía un poco inseguro durante su primera presentación.
    An individual who has just started in a sport or activity.
    The football team needs more novices to complete the roster.
    El equipo de fútbol necesita más novatos para completar la plantilla.
    Someone who has just joined a group or community.
    In the debate group, the novice did not know how to argue.
    En el grupo de debate, el novato no sabía cómo argumentar.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'novatus', which means 'new'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    novice at something
    A person who is starting to gain experience in a specific activity.
    novato en algo
    to be a novice
    To act like someone who lacks skills or knowledge in an area.
    ser un novato

    Related Words

    novice
    An individual who is new in a field or activity.
    novato
    expert
    A person with great knowledge or skill in an area.
    experto
    beginner
    Someone who is starting to learn a skill.
    principiante

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who is new and makes basic mistakes.
    That player is a complete novice; he makes the same mistakes in every match.
    Ese jugador es un novato total, comete los mismos errores en cada partido.
    A person who is not very familiar with a group's customs.
    The novice does not understand the inside jokes; he is still adapting.
    El novato no entiende las bromas internas, todavía se está adaptando.