Alférez (en. Ensign)
/alˈfeɾez/
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Slang Meanings
Colloquial way to refer to an inexperienced young officer.
That ensign still doesn't know how to handle his orders well.
Ese alférez todavía no sabe manejar bien sus órdenes.
In some contexts, it is used to refer to someone who is just starting in their career.
That's an ensign in his first year; he lacks experience.
Ese es un alférez en su primer año, le falta experiencia.