Spanish word

maestría

Pronunciation

IPA/maesˈtɾia/

Meaning

  • feminine nounexpertise

Example

Su maestría en la cocina se nota en cada plato.

His expertise in cooking is evident in every dish.

Illustration for maestría (expertise)

More examples

Lo hizo con maestría en pocos minutos.

He did it skillfully in a few minutes.

Core concept

Experienced craftsperson executing a complex task with smooth, confident movements.

Common phrases

  • estudiar una maestría

    pursue a master's degree

  • hacer algo con maestría

    perform something with skill

  • con maestría

    skillfully

Similar words

habilidad: General ability to perform tasks and actions competently.
destreza: Skillful control of the hands or body for precise manual tasks.
pericia: Specialized, accurate skill supported by deep knowledge in a particular field.
dominio: Strong control of a skill or area, allowing consistent, confident performance.

Definition in Spanish

Grado de habilidad y dominio notable en una actividad, o título académico de posgrado en algunos países.

Word origin

It comes from Latin magister 'teacher' via Spanish maestro plus the abstract suffix -ía, originally naming the state of being a master and later also applied to a postgraduate degree.

Usage tips

  • When referring to skill, Spanish commonly uses demostrar maestría en + activity to say someone shows expertise, while tener o obtener una maestría indicates the academic master's degree.

Other meanings

  • skillnoun
  • masterynoun
  • master's degreenoun

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