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greenhorns

[ˈɡriːnhɔːrnz]
nounpl: greenhorns
principiantes, novatos, inexperientes
1. Inexperienced or naive persons; newcomers unfamiliar with local customs or ways
The greenhorns on the team made several mistakes during their first week.
Os principiantes da equipe cometeram vários erros durante sua primeira semana.
2. Historically, immigrants or settlers new to a region or country
The greenhorns arrived on the ship with few possessions and great hopes.
Os imigrantes novatos chegaram no navio com poucas posses e grandes esperanças.
NYC Slang
rookies, newbies, fresh meat
Synonyms
novicesnewcomersbeginnersrookiesamateurstyros
Antonyms
veteransexpertsprofessionalsseasonedexperienced

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
principiantes, novatos, calouros
Common in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
moleques novatos, calouros
Often used with colloquial tone
São Paulo
principiantes, novatos, inexperientes
Standard usage, more formal
Portugal
novatos, caloiros, inexperientes
Portuguese spelling uses 'caloiro' instead of 'calouro'

Related Idioms & Phrases

green around the gills (looking inexperienced or nervous)
wet behind the ears (very inexperienced)
learning the ropes (what greenhorns do when starting)
fresh off the boat (greenhorns who are immigrants)
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