C1 adjective Neutral

apprentice

/əˈprentɪs/

Describing someone who is learning a trade or profession through practical experience under the guidance of a skilled worker. It can also refer to the early, preparatory stage of a career or training program.

Ejemplos

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1

He spent two years as an apprentice carpenter before starting his own business.

He spent two years as an apprentice carpenter before starting his own business.

2

The corporation has initiated an apprentice program to bridge the technical skills gap.

The corporation has initiated an apprentice program to bridge the technical skills gap.

3

My little brother is an apprentice tattoo artist, and he's already quite good.

My little brother is an apprentice tattoo artist, and he's already quite good.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
apprentice
Verb
apprentice
Adjetivo
apprentice
Relacionado
apprenticeship
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Truco para recordar

Think of the root 'prehend' (as in 'comprehend'), which means to 'grasp' or 'take hold of'. An apprentice is someone literally 'grasping' or 'learning' a new skill.

Quiz rápido

The company is looking for an ________ plumber to assist the senior staff on construction sites.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: apprentice

Ejemplos

1

He spent two years as an apprentice carpenter before starting his own business.

everyday

He spent two years as an apprentice carpenter before starting his own business.

2

The corporation has initiated an apprentice program to bridge the technical skills gap.

formal

The corporation has initiated an apprentice program to bridge the technical skills gap.

3

My little brother is an apprentice tattoo artist, and he's already quite good.

informal

My little brother is an apprentice tattoo artist, and he's already quite good.

4

Historical records suggest that apprentice labor was the primary method of skill transfer in medieval guilds.

academic

Historical records suggest that apprentice labor was the primary method of skill transfer in medieval guilds.

5

We are currently hiring for an apprentice software engineer position within our DevOps team.

business

We are currently hiring for an apprentice software engineer position within our DevOps team.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
apprentice
Verb
apprentice
Adjetivo
apprentice
Relacionado
apprenticeship

Colocaciones comunes

apprentice program a structured training program for learners
apprentice level the introductory level of a skill set
apprentice wages the pay scale designated for a trainee
apprentice training hands-on education in a specific craft
apprentice mechanic a person learning to fix engines under supervision

Frases Comunes

serve an apprenticeship

to complete a period of training

apprentice to someone

to be legally bound to work for someone to learn a trade

sorcerer's apprentice

a person who causes trouble by using powers they cannot control

Se confunde a menudo con

apprentice vs intern

An intern is usually a student in a white-collar field, while an apprentice is typically a trainee in a skilled trade or craft.

apprentice vs novice

Novice is a general term for a beginner, whereas apprentice implies a specific professional agreement to learn a trade.

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Notas de uso

When used as an adjective, 'apprentice' is almost always attributive, meaning it comes immediately before the noun it modifies (e.g., 'apprentice electrician'). It does not have comparative or superlative forms like 'more apprentice'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'apprentice' to describe a beginner in a video game or a sport, but the word is strictly reserved for professional and vocational training contexts.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the root 'prehend' (as in 'comprehend'), which means to 'grasp' or 'take hold of'. An apprentice is someone literally 'grasping' or 'learning' a new skill.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old French 'aprentis', meaning 'someone learning', which comes from the Latin 'apprehendere' (to take hold of/to learn).

Patrones gramaticales

attributive adjective usage only non-gradable (cannot be 'very apprentice') often used in compound nouns
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Contexto cultural

In many countries like Germany and Switzerland, the apprentice system is a prestigious and highly regulated pathway to employment, often viewed as equal to a university degree.

Quiz rápido

The company is looking for an ________ plumber to assist the senior staff on construction sites.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: apprentice

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of

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A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

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A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

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A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

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A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

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A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

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Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

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A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

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or

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