oficiala
oficiala
∗oficiala [o-fe-the-ahl’, lah]
noun
1Workman, workwoman, artificer, tradesman; journeyman. (m & f)
- Buen oficial -> a first-rate hand, a good operative
2Officer who holds a commission in the army or navy. (m & f)
3Clerk in a public office. (m & f)
- Oficial mayor de la secretaría de estado -> first under secretary of the state department
- Oficial mayor -> chief clerk (oficina)
4Hangman, executioner. (m & f)
5Butcher, one who cuts up and retails meat. (Province; Provinicial) (m & f)
6Municipal magistrate. (m & f)
7Craftsman (artesano). (m & f)
- Es buen oficial -> he is a clever workman; he is a good officer
- Oficial médico -> medical officer
- Oficial de seguridad -> security officer
- Oficial técnico -> technical officer
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