senior

• Descreve uma pessoa que é mais velha em idade ou que tem um posto, cargo ou status mais elevado que outro.

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

1. Older in ageA2formal

   Having a greater age; older.

   Mais velho

   • 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.

   Sinônimoselder

   Antônimosjunior

2. Higher in rank or positionB1formal

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

   Sênior

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

   Sinônimoschiefhigh-rankingrankingsuperior

   Antônimosinferiorjuniorsubordinate

3. Relating to final yearA2formal

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

   Do último ano

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

   Antônimosfreshmanjuniorsophomore

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa mais velha em idade, de posição hierárquica superior ou com mais experiência que outras, usado em contextos de idade, cargo profissional ou status educacional.

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.

   Pessoa mais velha

   • 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.

   Sinônimoselder

   Antônimosjuniorminoryoungster

2. Student in final yearA2formalamerican

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

   Formando

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfinalist

   Antônimosfreshmanjuniorsophomore

3. B1formal

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

   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.

   Sinônimosbosschiefhigher-upmanagerprincipalsuperiorsupervisor

   Antônimosjuniorsubordinate