apprentice

S2 W2

BrE /ˈæ.prənt.sɪʃ/ AmE /ˈæ.prən.tɪʃ/

noun en → es

1 TRAINEE [singular] B1

a person who is learning a job or skill from someone more experienced, especially in a trade such as carpentry or plumbing

aprendiz, discípulo

  • an apprentice of somebody

Collocations apprentice plumber · apprentice carpenter

  • He started as an apprentice and worked his way up to become a master craftsman.

    Empezó como aprendiz y trabajó duro hasta convertirse en un maestro artesano.

2 EMPLOYEE [singular] B2

a young person who is learning a job or skill from someone more experienced, especially in business or office work

novato, aprendiz en el trabajo

  • an apprentice of somebody

Collocations apprentice lawyer · apprentice accountant

  • She is an apprentice at a law firm.

    Ella es aprendiz en una firma legal.