Spanish Conversation · Level 112
60 words
Spanish word
supervisión
Pronunciation
IPA/supeɾβiˈsjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounsupervision
Example
La supervisión del profesor es importante para los estudiantes.
The teacher's supervision is important for the students.
More examples
Los estudiantes trabajan mejor bajo supervisión.
Students work better under supervision.
Core concept
A manager observing staff work and correcting tasks to reach targets.
Common phrases
bajo supervisión
under supervision
falta de supervisión
lack of supervision
supervisión escolar
school supervision
Similar words
vigilancia: Watching people or places to keep them safe and preserve public order.
inspección: Closely checking items or conditions to assess quality and uncover defects.
control: Regulating and adjusting activities or equipment to keep operations within set limits.
dirección: Leading and organizing a team or organization to set direction and run activities.
Definition in Spanish
Acto o función de observar y orientar el trabajo de otros para corregir errores y asegurar que se alcancen los objetivos.
Word origin
From Latin supervisio, from super 'over' + videre 'to see', originally meaning oversight from above to observe and direct work.
Usage tips
- Supervisión contrasts with vigilancia because vigilancia implies surveillance for security while supervisión implies active guidance and responsibility for results.
Other meanings
- oversightnoun
- monitoringnoun
Opposites
- abandonoabandonmentnoun
- negligencianegligencenoun
Related words
- supervisarsuperviseverb
- supervisorsupervisornoun
- supervisadosupervisedadjective