What is the Spanish word for "rookie"?

Learn how to say "rookie" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

rookie

Spanish

novato

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Alternative translations of "rookie"

principiante
novel
inexperto
novicio

Examples of how to use "rookie" in Spanish

English
A rookie police officer made the arrest.
Spanish
Un oficial de policía novato hizo el arresto.
English
The rookie asked many questions during training.
Spanish
El novato hizo muchas preguntas durante el entrenamiento.
English
She is a rookie on the soccer team.
Spanish
Ella es una novata en el equipo de fútbol.
English
Our rookie learned the procedure very quickly.
Spanish
Nuestro novato aprendió el procedimiento muy rápidamente.
English
Don't underestimate a rookie with good skills.
Spanish
No subestimes a un novato con buenas habilidades.

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