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Definitions of "Prento"


1. Prento


English Translation

Apprentice


Definition

A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer


Example Sentences

Patois: Di prento a learn di wuk good.
English: The apprentice is learning the work well.


Related Words

Farmah , Ducta , Creamy , Preacha ,



posted by anonymous on June 2, 2024


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2. Prento


English Translation

Novice


Definition

Someone who is very inexperience


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh cyaah hangle dat, yuh a prento
English: You can't handle that, you're a novice


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



posted by anonymous on January 18, 2017



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