Ingresados

Ingresados is a Spanish term derived from the verb ingresar, meaning to enter or to be admitted. As a noun, it designates people who have been admitted to an institution, program, or organization and have joined as new entrants. The term is commonly used in educational contexts to refer to students who have successfully completed an admission process and are registered in a degree, diploma, or training program. In many Spanish-speaking countries, expressions such as los ingresados de primer año or los ingresados a la universidad designan a los ingresados de primer año, es decir, a los estudiantes que comienzan sus estudios.

In other contexts, especially in public administrations or large companies, ingresado can refer to a new hire or a staff member who has joined after a selection process, sometimes following a probation period. The exact meaning depends on the country and the institution; in some places ingresado is synonymous with ingresante or empleado ingresado, while in others it is reserved for students. The term’s usage varies regionally, so it is common to encounter different nuances depending on the sector.

Origin and related terms: The word derives from ingresar; related forms include ingresante (a person who is applying or has been admitted) and ingreso (the act or process of entering). In academic settings, ingresados typically denote a cohort of new students, while in employment contexts they may refer to individuals who have recently joined an organization through a formal selection process.