senior

• Describe a una persona que es mayor en edad o que tiene un rango, estatus o nivel de experiencia más alto.

Describes someone who is older or of higher rank or status.

1. Older in ageA2formal

   Having a greater age; older.

   de más edad, mayor

   • She is senior to me by two years.
   • The senior members of the family gathered for the reunion.
   • He is the senior citizen in our neighborhood.

   Sinónimoselder

   Antónimosjunior

2. Higher in rank or positionB1formal

   Having a higher position, rank, or level of authority.

   De mayor rango o jerarquía

   • He holds a senior position in the company.
   • The senior officer made the final decision.
   • She was promoted to senior manager last year.

   Sinónimoschiefhigh-rankingrankingsuperior

   Antónimosinferiorjuniorsubordinate

3. Relating to final yearA2formal

   Relating to the final year of study at a school, college, or university.

   relativo al último año

   • She is a senior student at the university.
   • The senior class is planning the graduation ceremony.
   • He took his senior exams last week.

   Antónimosfreshmanjuniorsophomore

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona mayor en edad, de mayor rango o más experimentada que otras; se usa frecuentemente en contextos de edad, posición laboral o estatus educativo.

A noun referring to a person who is older, higher in rank, or more experienced than others, often used in contexts of age, job position, or educational status.

1. Older personA2formal

   A person who is older than another, especially in a family or social context.

   Persona mayor

   • The seniors in the community often gather at the park.
   • He is a senior by ten years.
   • Respect for seniors is important in many cultures.

   Sinónimoselder

   Antónimosjuniorminoryoungster

2. Student in final yearA2formalamerican

   A student in the final year of high school or college.

   Estudiante de último año

   • She is a senior at the local high school.
   • The seniors are preparing for their graduation ceremony.
   • As a senior, he has more privileges than the freshmen.

   Sinónimosfinalist

   Antónimosfreshmanjuniorsophomore

3. B1formal

   A person who holds a higher rank or position within an organization.

   Persona de rango superior

   • The senior in the department made the final decision.
   • He was promoted to senior after five years of service.
   • The seniors are responsible for mentoring new employees.

   Sinónimosbosschiefhigher-upmanagerprincipalsuperiorsupervisor

   Antónimosjuniorsubordinate