Novicia (en. Novice)

/noˈβiθja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Each of the members who, in a religious community, are in the probationary period before taking vows.
The novice spent a year preparing to take her vows.
La novicia pasó un año preparándose para hacer sus votos.
Person who is at the beginning of learning or training in a specific field.
As a novice in the kitchen, she is still learning the basic techniques.
Como novicia en la cocina, todavía está aprendiendo las técnicas básicas.
Woman who is in the training phase in a religious order.
The novice studies the holy texts with dedication.
La novicia estudia con dedicación los textos sagrados.

Etymology

From Latin 'novitia', which means novelty or novice.

Common Phrases and Expressions

novice of life
a person who is inexperienced in many areas of life.
novicia de la vida
novice at work
someone new in a job.
novicia en el trabajo

Related Words

newbie
inexperienced person in an activity.
novato
training
process of acquiring knowledge or skills.
formación
community
group of people who share a common interest.
comunidad

Slang Meanings

Novice with a carefree attitude.
That novice has a very relaxed vibe.
Esa novicia tiene una vibra muy relajada.
Novice who follows current trends.
That novice is always fashionable.
Esa novicia siempre está a la moda.