principiantea principianta
(novato) beginner; novice; (aprendiz) learner
cometen errores de principiante they make basic mistakes
Usage note
The feminine of "principiante" can also be "principianta" in the sense shown in 2).
principiante(
preen
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pyahn
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (new)
a. inexperienced
Afrontar problemas de disciplina puede ser un reto para los profesores principiantes.Dealing with problems related to discipline can be a challenge for inexperienced teachers.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of person it refers to (e.g. el doctor, la doctora).
principiante
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (general)
a. novice, inexperienced
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
2. (general)
a. novice, beginner
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