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"Interno" is a form of "interno", an adjective which is often translated as "internal". "Aprendiz" is a noun which is often translated as "apprentice". Learn more about the difference between "interno" and "aprendiz" below.
interno, el interno, la interna(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (inner)
a. internal
El mundo interno de las personas autistas es un gran enigma.The internal world of people with autism is a great unknown.
2. (medicine)
a. internal
En un accidente de auto se rompió cuatro costillas y sufrió una hemorragia interna.He broke four ribs and suffered internal bleeding in a car accident.
a. domestic
Las políticas internas también afectan las relaciones con otros países.Domestic policies also affect relationships with other countries.
4. (education)
a. boarding
El colegio acepta tanto alumnos externos como internos.The school takes both day and boarding students.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
5. (education)
a. boarder
La mayoría de los alumnos del colegio son internos.Most of the students at the school are boarders.
6. (medicine)
a. intern (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Cuando terminé la carrera de medicina trabajé como interno en los hospitales de la universidad de Chicago.When I finished my degree in medicine I worked as an intern at the University of Chicago Hospitals.
b. house officer (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Laura consiguió un trabajo como interna en pediatría.Laura got a post as a house officer in pediatrics.
7. (convict)
a. prisoner
Los internos se amotinaron en señal de protesta contra las malas condiciones en la cárcel.Prisoners rioted in protest at poor conditions in the prison.
b. inmate
Como celador me encargo de que los internos cumplan las reglas.As a prison guard it's my job to make sure inmates obey the rules.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. extension
Si desea hablar con un agente de ventas marque el interno número 2.If you'd like to talk to a sales representative please dial extension 2.
b. telephone extension
Cada miembro del personal tiene su propio interno.Each member of staff has their own telephone extension.
el aprendiz, la aprendiz(
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (learner)
a. apprentice
Pedro es aprendiz de mampostero y le encanta trabajar con las manos.Pedro is an apprentice stonemason and loves working with his hands.
b. trainee
Victoria es aprendiz en un bufete de abogados mientras estudia para obtener su título.Victoria is a trainee at a law firm while studying for a degree.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
A los catorce años, Leonardo fue aprendiz de Verrocchio, uno de los artistas más exitosos de su época.At the age of fourteen, Leonardo was apprenticed to Verrocchio, one of the most successful artists of his day.
Es un honor ser el aprendiz de un chef profesional.It's an honor to be apprenticed to a professional chef.
