junior

adjective YOO-nyohr Rare

Origin: From Latin iunior (younger).

Usage Note

Junior (also spelled júnior with an accent in the RAE standard) is used in Spain and Latin America to denote a lower rank or lesser experience — programador júnior, 'junior developer'. It is also used in sports for youth categories. The plural is júniores or simply júnior (invariable in informal usage). It contrasts directly with sénior.

Examples

"Buscan un diseñador junior para el equipo."

Natural Translation

They are looking for a junior designer for the team.

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