Spanish word

profesor

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾofeˈsoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounteacher

Example

Mi profesor es muy amable.

My teacher is very kind.

Illustration for profesor (teacher)

More examples

El profesor corrigió mi pronunciación en la clase.

The teacher corrected my pronunciation in class.

Core concept

A classroom teacher explaining a lesson to students.

Common phrases

  • profesor de español

    Spanish teacher

  • profesor particular

    private tutor

  • mi profesor

    my teacher

Similar words

maestro: Teaches young children basic subjects and classroom routines in primary school.
docente: Teaches courses at a school or university as a member of the teaching staff.
tutor: Provides one-on-one or small-group guidance and study support to learners.
instructor: Leads practical lessons to teach a specific skill or hands-on technique.

Definition in Spanish

Persona dedicada a la enseñanza o a la formación de otras personas, tanto en centros educativos como en actividades privadas.

Word origin

Derived from Latin professor (from profiteri 'to declare'), with the sense shifting to a person who publicly declares knowledge by teaching.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English where 'professor' usually denotes a university rank, Spanish profesor is a general term for teachers at many levels, so context matters.

Other meanings

  • instructornoun
  • professornoun

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