Spanish Conversation · Level 106
59 words
Spanish word
instructor
Pronunciation
IPA/instɾukˈtoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nouninstructor
Example
El instructor nos ayudó con los ejercicios.
The instructor helped us with the exercises.
More examples
Mi instructor de inglés corrigió mi pronunciación.
My English instructor corrected my pronunciation.
Core concept
Hands-on trainer who teaches procedures and real tasks.
Common phrases
instructor de inglés
English instructor
instructor del curso
course instructor
Similar words
profesor: Teaches specialized academic subjects at schools or universities, usually by lecture.
maestro: Teaches basic reading, writing, and foundational skills to young children.
tutor: Works one-on-one to help a student understand coursework and improve assignments.
monitor: Oversees practical activities, monitors performance, and offers on-the-spot help.
Definition in Spanish
Persona encargada de formar en una materia concreta, con énfasis en la práctica y la aplicación.
Word origin
Derived from Latin instruere 'to build, teach' with the agentive suffix -or, originally meaning 'one who instructs' and leading to Spanish instructor as a trainer focused on application.
Usage tips
- In everyday use, 'instructor' often names trainers or coaches in specific fields, while schoolteachers are more often called 'profesor' in Spanish.
Other meanings
- teachernoun
- trainernoun
Opposites
- estudiantestudentnoun
- principiantebeginnernoun
Related words
- instructorafemale instructornoun
- instruirinstructverb
- instruccióninstructionnoun