becario
masc./fem.noun
1. scholarship holder, grant recipient
person who receives a scholarship or grant
Common combinations
- becario de investigación — research scholar
- becario universitario — university scholarship holder
- programa de becas — scholarship program
- La universidad concedió una beca a tres becarios.The university awarded scholarships to three recipients.
- El becario investiga sobre energías renovables.The scholarship holder is researching renewable energy.
- Los becarios reciben ayuda para pagar sus estudios.Scholarship holders receive help to pay for their studies.
2. intern, trainee
person who gains work experience in a company or organization
Common combinations
- becario de empresa — company intern
- becario en prácticas — intern on a work placement
- contratar becarios — hire interns
- El becario trabaja en el departamento de ventas.The intern works in the sales department.
- La empresa contrató a dos becarios este verano.The company hired two interns this summer.
- Mi hermano empezó como becario en un banco.My brother started as an intern at a bank.
Same root