How to Say "initiate" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “initiate” is “iniciado” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
a person introduced to a secret or group
Examples
Es un iniciado en los misterios de la antigua Grecia.
He is an initiate in the mysteries of ancient Greece.
Solo los iniciados conocen el verdadero significado del símbolo.
Only the insiders know the true meaning of the symbol.
Este manual es ideal para el iniciado en la astronomía.
This manual is ideal for the beginner in astronomy.
Using it as a Person
When 'iniciado' is a person, it acts just like 'estudiante' or 'amigo'. You must use an article like 'un' (a) or 'el' (the) before it.
Initiate vs. Beginner
Mistake: “Soy un iniciado en español.”
Correction: Soy principiante en español.
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