Spanish word

perito

Pronunciation

IPA/peˈɾito/

Meaning

  • masculine nounspecialist

Example

Él es perito en informática.

He is a specialist in information technology.

Illustration for perito (specialist)

More examples

Recibimos el informe del perito sobre el estado del coche.

We received the expert's report on the condition of the car.

Core concept

Professional evaluator who issues written expert opinions in legal or technical matters.

Common phrases

  • perito en

    specialist in

  • informe del perito

    expert's report

Similar words

experto: Shows superior command of a subject through extensive learning and practical experience.
especialista: Focuses professionally on a specific branch of a field and handles its complex issues.
profesional: Carries out occupational duties as a professional, often backed by formal credentials.
técnico: Possesses hands-on technical expertise for operating tools, systems, or procedures.

Definition in Spanish

Persona con conocimientos técnicos o especializados que realiza dictámenes, valoraciones o peritajes, especialmente en ámbitos legales o técnicos.

Word origin

From Latin peritus 'experienced', perito has developed into a term for professionals who examine evidence or technical points and record their conclusions in formal reports.

Usage tips

  • Perito commonly appears with legal phrases such as perito judicial, and using it outside official reports can sound overly formal compared with experto or especialista.

Other meanings

  • appraisernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • pericialexpertadjective
  • periciaexpertisenoun

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