discente
student
disciple
follower or student
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-ente
person who does something
Discente means student and can be thought of as a person who1 (-ente1) is a disciple0 (follower or student0).
noun
- studentA person who is learning or studyingLos discentes deben completar la tarea antes de mañana. // The students must complete the assignment before tomorrow.