Spanish word

ingeniera

Pronunciation

IPA/iŋxeˈnjeɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounengineer

Example

Mi amiga es ingeniera.

My friend is an engineer.

Illustration for ingeniera (engineer)

More examples

Trabaja como ingeniera en una empresa de tecnología.

She works as an engineer in a technology company.

Core concept

Woman wearing a hard hat and holding schematics.

Common phrases

  • ser ingeniera

    be an engineer

  • trabajar como ingeniera

    work as an engineer

  • ingeniera civil

    civil engineer

Similar words

ingeniero: Male engineer who designs, develops, or oversees technical projects.
técnico: Technician who operates, inspects, and maintains equipment on site.
especialista: Specialist with deep expertise in a particular technical field.
profesional: Professionally trained person who works in a specialized occupation.

Definition in Spanish

Nombra a una persona que ejerce la ingeniería, aplicando conocimientos científicos y técnicos para diseñar, construir o mejorar sistemas y estructuras.

Word origin

Derived from Latin ingenium 'innate cleverness' through Old French engin and the Spanish agent suffix -ero/-era, making ingeniera the female form of ingeniero for an engineering professional.

Usage tips

  • Do not confuse ingeniería (the field, 'engineering') with ingeniera (a person who works in that field), as English speakers often mix these forms.

Opposites

  • aficionadaamateurnoun

Related words

  • ingenieríaengineeringnoun
  • ingenierilengineeringadjective

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