Spanish Conversation · Level 42
75 words
Spanish word
docente
Pronunciation
IPA/doˈθente/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)teacher
Example
El docente explica la lección.
The teacher explains the lesson.
More examples
El docente de primaria conoce bien a los niños.
The primary school teacher knows the children well.
Core concept
Academic or school staff member responsible for instruction and student learning.
Common phrases
docente de primaria
primary school teacher
docente de secundaria
secondary school teacher
docente a tiempo completo
full-time teacher
Similar words
profesor: Teaches specialized subjects at secondary schools or universities.
maestro: Teaches basic skills and early learning at primary schools or preschools.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que ejerce la enseñanza en una escuela, universidad u otra institución educativa, encargada de impartir conocimientos y guiar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes.
Word origin
From Latin docēre 'to teach' via the present-participle docēns, with the Spanish -nte agentive pattern yielding docente meaning 'teaching one'.
Usage tips
- Not to be confused with English docent (a museum guide); Spanish docente refers to a teacher in schools or universities.
Other meanings
- faculty membernoun
- professornoun
- lecturernoun
Opposites
- alumnostudentnoun
Related words
- docenciateachingnoun