Spanish word

ingeniero

Pronunciation

IPA/iŋxeˈnjeɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounengineer

Example

Necesitamos un ingeniero para arreglar la máquina.

We need an engineer to fix the machine.

Illustration for ingeniero (engineer)

More examples

¿Ha llamado ya al ingeniero para revisar el motor?

Have you already called the engineer to check the engine?

Core concept

A professional designing and maintaining machines, systems, or infrastructure.

Common phrases

  • trabajar como ingeniero

    work as an engineer

  • consultar con un ingeniero

    consult with an engineer

  • ingeniero eléctrico

    electrical engineer

Similar words

técnico: Operates and maintains specific equipment, performing practical troubleshooting and routine upkeep.
mecánico: Diagnoses faults in machines or vehicles and repairs or replaces damaged parts.
electricista: Installs, inspects, and repairs electrical wiring and equipment in buildings.
arquitecto: Creates building designs and prepares detailed architectural drawings for construction.

Definition in Spanish

Persona titulada o profesional que utiliza técnicas y cálculos para proyectar, instalar o mantener sistemas, máquinas o infraestructuras.

Word origin

From Latin ingenium 'natural talent' via medieval engin 'device' or 'machine', giving Spanish ingeniero for a professional who works with technical systems.

Usage tips

  • Questions about occupation commonly use ¿A qué te dedicas? and the feminine form ingeniera names a woman in the profession.

Opposites

  • amateuramateurnoun
  • legolaypersonnoun

Related words

  • ingenieríaengineeringnoun
  • ingenierilengineeringadjective

Word lists with this word