Recluto (en. Recruit)

/rekˈluto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individual who joins a military body or an organization.
The recruit received basic training at the camp.
El recluto recibió entrenamiento básico en el campamento.
New member of a team or group.
The recruit quickly adapted to the work team.
El recluto se adaptó rápidamente al equipo de trabajo.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'reclutar', which has roots in the Latin 'reclutare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

war recruit
Individual who has been called to serve in the army.
recluto de guerra
military recruitment
Process of selection and admission of new soldiers.
reclutamiento militar

Related Words

recruitment
Action of recruiting people for an organization or group.
reclutamiento
to recruit
To seek and attract people to join a group or cause.
reclutar

Slang Meanings

Recruit who presents with a carefree attitude.
That recruit is a bit lazy, they don't take training seriously.
Ese recluto es un poco flojo, no se toma en serio el entrenamiento.
Recruit who impresses with their skill.
That guy is a pro recruit, he's always at the top of performance.
Ese chico es un recluto pro, siempre está en la cima del rendimiento.