Recluta (en. Recruit)

/rek.lu.ta/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Definition: New member of an armed force.
Definition: Example Sentence: The recruit has just completed his basic training.
El recluta acaba de completar su entrenamiento básico.
Definition: Person who joins a group or community.
Definition: Example Sentence: The company is looking for new recruits for its team.
La empresa está buscando nuevos reclutas para su equipo.
Definition: Individual in a training period within an organization.
Definition: Example Sentence: The recruits will receive training for three months.
Los reclutas recibirán capacitación durante tres meses.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'reclutare', which means 'to gather again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: navy recruit
Common Phrase: Meaning: Person who has joined the navy.
recluta de la armada
Common Phrase: to conduct a recruitment
Common Phrase: Meaning: Process of seeking and admitting new members.
hacer un reclutamiento
Common Phrase: emergency recruit
Common Phrase: Meaning: Person who joins under special circumstances.
recluta de emergencia

Related Words

Related Word: recruitment
Related Word: Description: Process of selecting and admitting new members.
reclutamiento
Related Word: to recruit
Related Word: Description: Action of incorporating new members into a group.
reclutar

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Meaning: Recruit in armed forces slang.
Slang Meaning: Example: The new recruit is going to be challenged by the veterans.
El nuevo recluta va a ser desafiado por los veteranos.
Slang Meaning: Meaning: Recruit as a new inexperienced person in a work environment.
Slang Meaning: Example: He's just a recruit, so be patient with him.
Es solo un recluta, así que ten paciencia con él.