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newcomer

[/ˈnjuːˌkʌmər/]
nounpl: newcomers
recém-chegado
1. A person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group
She is a newcomer to the city and is still getting to know the neighborhoods.
Ela é uma recém-chegada à cidade e ainda está conhecendo os bairros.
2. A person who is new to a particular activity, skill, or field
As a newcomer to programming, he found the course challenging but rewarding.
Como iniciante em programação, ele achou o curso desafiador mas gratificante.
NYC Slang
newbie, fresh meat (derogatory context)
Synonyms
newcomernew arrivalnovicebeginnerrookiegreenhornneophyteimmigrant
Antonyms
veteranold-timerexpertnativeestablished member

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recém-chegado
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
recém-chegado
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
recém-chegado
standard usage, sometimes 'novo' colloquially
Portugal
recém-chegado
standard usage; also 'novo membro' for groups

Related Idioms & Phrases

a new kid on the block
fresh blood
learning the ropes
finding your feet
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