Spanish Conversation · Level 16
90 words
Spanish word
becario
Pronunciation
IPA/beˈkaɾjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounintern
Example
Nuestro becario recibe formación en el departamento de ventas.
Our intern receives training in the sales department.
More examples
El becario prepara el material para la reunión.
The intern prepares the material for the meeting.
Core concept
Student or recent graduate placed in a supervised program to gain practical experience with modest pay or a grant.
Common phrases
becario en prácticas
intern in training
becario remunerado
paid intern
contratar a un becario
take on an intern
Similar words
aprendiz: Person receiving structured training to learn a trade or professional skill through guided practice.
practicante: Person gaining hands-on experience by performing real workplace tasks to build practical competence.
asistente: Person who assists staff or researchers with routine tasks while learning the job's procedures.
Definition in Spanish
Trabajador en formación que realiza prácticas para aprender un oficio o una tarea, frecuentemente con una beca o con una retribución menor.
Word origin
Derived from beca 'scholarship' plus -ario, denoting someone associated with a grant who performs practical work to learn an occupation.
Usage tips
- In job listings, becario often signals a temporary, entry-level training role rather than a full employee position, so expect a learning-focused assignment.