Spanish Conversation · Level 125
59 words
Spanish word
cátedra
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkateðɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounchair
Example
Ella ocupa la cátedra de biología.
She holds the chair of biology.
More examples
Ganó la cátedra de filosofía tras un proceso de selección.
He won the chair of philosophy after a selection process.
Core concept
A university professorship tied to one subject, including the official post and its lectures.
Common phrases
ganar la cátedra
win the chair
renunciar a la cátedra
resign from the chair
tener la cátedra
hold the chair
Similar words
clase: A lesson or class session in which a teacher presents material to students.
curso: A period-long program of instruction composed of several classes or lectures.
plaza: A formal employment opening or appointed seat in a university or public institution.
Definition in Spanish
Cargo académico en la universidad que identifica al profesor que tiene la responsabilidad oficial de una asignatura y, por extensión, las clases o el curso que imparte.
Word origin
From Greek kathédra 'seat' via Latin cathedra, originally 'seat' of authority, extended to mean the university post and the lectures attached to it.
Usage tips
- Use 'ocupar la cátedra' to mean hold the professorship and 'dar cátedra' to mean give lectures or speak with authority; it is not a physical chair.
Other meanings
- coursenoun
- lecturenoun
Related words
- catedráticoprofessornoun