Spanish Conversation · Level 178
15 words
Spanish word
educador
Pronunciation
IPA/eðukaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nouneducator
Example
El educador trabaja en la escuela infantil.
The educator works at the preschool.
More examples
El educador orienta a las familias sobre el desarrollo infantil.
The educator advises families on child development.
Core concept
Person who guides growth, skills and values.
Common phrases
educador infantil
early childhood educator
educador social
social educator
ser educador
be an educator
Similar words
profesor: Teaches academic subjects in school or university classrooms, focusing on curriculum content.
maestro: Teaches young children basic skills, routines, and early literacy in kindergarten or primary grades.
docente: Performs professional teaching duties in schools or universities as a trained instructor.
tutor: Provides one-on-one academic guidance and practice tailored to an individual learner's needs.
Definition in Spanish
Persona encargada de guiar, formar y promover habilidades y valores en otras personas.
Word origin
From Spanish educar, from Latin educare 'to rear or bring up', with the agentive suffix -dor meaning 'person who performs the action'.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, educador is often used for professionals who foster development and values (for example educador infantil or educador social) rather than strictly classroom teaching as profesor.