Spanish Conversation · Level 37
74 words
Spanish word
maestra
Pronunciation
IPA/maˈestɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounteacher
Example
¿Dónde está la maestra?
Where is the teacher?
More examples
Mi maestra de español corrige mi pronunciación.
My female Spanish teacher corrects my pronunciation.
Core concept
Female teacher leading a small class discussion with students raising their hands.
Common phrases
mi maestra de español
my female Spanish teacher
la maestra de primaria
the female primary school teacher
una maestra paciente
a patient female teacher
Similar words
profesora: Female schoolteacher who teaches an academic subject to students in class.
profesor: Male schoolteacher who teaches an academic subject to students in class.
Definition in Spanish
Mujer cuyo oficio es enseñar en una escuela, academia u otro centro educativo, o que imparte clases particulares.
Word origin
From Latin magistra, the feminine of magister 'teacher', this word serves as the feminine counterpart to maestro in Spanish.
Usage tips
- Unlike English maestro, which often names a celebrated musician, maestra is a straightforward label for a female teacher and not a musical honorific.
Other meanings
- female teachernoun
Opposites
- alumnafemale studentnoun