Principiante
Definition
(adj) New or inexperienced, especially in a profession
Examples
“El chef principiante preparó un platillo gourmet que impresionó a todos.”
“Soy principiante en carpintería.”
I'm a beginner at carpentry.
“Ana siguió siendo principiante en el hospital durante sus primeros meses.”
Ana was still new at the hospital during her first few months.
“Para un principiante, ese manual tiene demasiados tecnicismos.”
For a beginner, that manual has way too much technical jargon.
“Mi hermano empezó como principiante en la radio de León, pero ya conduce el noticiero de la mañana.”
My brother started out as a beginner at the León radio station, but now he hosts the morning news.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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