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“veteran” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/beteˈɾano/

Example

Es un veterano en su trabajo.

He is a veteran at his job.

Illustration for veterano (veteran)

How to say “veteran” in Spanish

“Veteran” in Spanish is veterano.

Experienced person with many years in a profession or in military service.

Full entry for veterano: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with veterano

Él es un veterano del club.

He is a veteran of the club.

Tips for using veterano

  • Context normally clarifies whether veterano means workplace experience or military service, so speakers often add the domain after the word (for example 'veterano de prensa' or 'veterano de guerra').

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