ROTC
/rotk/from spelling rules
The phrase ROTC is used in Spanish to refer to the United States' Reserve Officers' Training Corps, a program that trains college students to become military officers.
How do you pronounce it?
/rotk/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often treat ROTC as a masculine noun, saying el ROTC, because it is categorized under el cuerpo meaning 'the corps'.
- When speaking, some Spanish speakers will use Spanish phonetics to say erre-o-te-ce instead of using the English pronunciation of the letters.
- The word reserva used in oficiales de reserva is a polysemous word that also describes a nature preserve or a table booking at a restaurant.
Examples in context
- Mi hermano ingresó en la Reserva de Oficiales del Ejército.My brother joined the Officer Reserve of the Army.
- Mi hermano entró en el ROTC en la universidad.My brother joined the ROTC at the university.
- El programa ROTC ofrece becas para estudiantes.The ROTC program offers scholarships for students.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about their college plans.
- Daniel¿Vas a participar en el ROTC el próximo año?Are you going to participate in the ROTC next year?
- LucíaSí, Daniel, quiero ser oficial en el ejército.Yes, Daniel, I want to be an officer in the army.
- DanielEso es muy impresionante, Lucía.That is very impressive, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias, es un gran desafío para mí.Thank you, it is a great challenge for me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
