This is the 5555th most frequent Portuguese word.
veterano
"Veterano": A person with long experience in a particular field; veteran.
Here, "veterano" refers to someone who has extensively participated in military service, such as an ex-military personnel.
Ele é um veterano do exército que serviu em várias missões.
He is a veteran of the army who served in various missions.
In this sentence, "veterano" describes someone with extensive experience or longstanding involvement in a particular activity, such as a sports player.
O jogador veterano marcou o gol decisivo na partida.
The veteran player scored the decisive goal in the match.
In this context, "veterano" means students who have been involved in the institution for more time, distinguishing them from newcomers or freshmen.