Spanish Conversation · Level 133
44 words
Spanish word
amaestrar
Pronunciation
IPA/amaesˈtɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbtrain
Example
Es importante amaestrar a los cachorros desde pequeños.
It is important to train puppies from a young age.
More examples
En el parque vi a un hombre amaestrar a su perro con paciencia.
In the park I saw a man training his dog patiently.
Core concept
Training an animal to perform tricks while establishing obedience.
Common phrases
amaestrar a un perro
train a dog
amaestrar a una mascota
train a pet
Similar words
enseñar: Provide instruction and examples that let learners pick up facts, methods, or practical skills.
entrenar: Structure repeated drills and exercises to develop and sharpen physical skills or performance.
adiestrar: Instruct animals to follow commands and act in a disciplined, obedient manner.
educar: Nurture a child's conduct and thinking to instill social norms and civic foundations.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer que alguien o un animal aprenda conductas o trucos por medio de entrenamiento práctico, con un matiz de doma o control.
Word origin
From Old Spanish maestre (from Latin magister) plus the a- verb-forming prefix, giving a causative sense 'to make master' or 'to render obedient'.
Usage tips
- Normally applied to animals and taming, and it carries a doma/control nuance when used of people; enseñar or entrenar are more neutral choices.
Other meanings
- tameverb
Opposites
- malcriarspoilverb
- descuidarneglectverb
Related words
- amaestramientotrainingnoun
- amaestradotrainedadjective