How to Say "service member" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “service member” is “militar” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounA2
General term for armed forces personnel
Examples
Mi tío es militar y trabaja lejos de casa.
My uncle is a soldier and works far from home.
El militar recibió un premio por su valentía.
The service member received an award for his bravery.
Gender and People
Although 'militar' is a masculine noun referring to the person, it often refers to both men and women. For women, you might hear 'la militar' or sometimes 'la mujer militar'.
Confusing 'militar' and 'soldado'
Mistake: “Using 'soldado' for high-ranking officers.”
Correction: 'Militar' is a general term for anyone in the armed forces (officer, private, etc.), while 'soldado' usually means a lower-ranking private.
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