Meaning
recruit, rookie
- a newly enlisted member of the armed forces
- a newcomer or beginner in a group or organization
In a sentence
Il sergente addestra le nuove reclute ogni mattina.
The sergeant trains the new recruits every morning.
Come si sta comportando l'ultima recluta della squadra?
How is the team's latest recruit performing?
Le reclute non avevano ancora ricevuto l'equipaggiamento completo.
The recruits had not yet received their full equipment.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| recluta | feminine · singular |
| reclute | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Grammatically feminine ('la recluta'), but refers to both male and female individuals.