Spanish word

tutoría

Pronunciation

IPA/tutoˈɾia/

Meaning

  • feminine nountutoring session

Example

Tengo una tutoría con mi profesor mañana.

I have a tutoring session with my teacher tomorrow.

Illustration for tutoría (tutoring session)

More examples

Voy a una tutoría para aclarar una duda sobre la tarea.

I'm going to a tutoring session to clear up a question about the homework.

Core concept

Brief one-on-one or small-group academic appointment to clarify doubts or review progress.

Common phrases

  • ir a una tutoría

    go to a tutoring session

  • reservar una tutoría

    book a tutoring session

  • tutoría online

    online tutoring session

Similar words

orientación: Advisory meeting offering guidance and information on study paths or careers.
asesoría: Specialized consultation providing expert advice on academic or work matters.
taller: Hands-on workshop where participants practice skills through guided activities.
clase: Structured class session where a teacher presents and explains course material.

Definition in Spanish

Reunión breve entre un docente y un alumno o un pequeño grupo para aclarar dudas, comentar el progreso o tratar asuntos académicos.

Word origin

The word comes from tutor plus the suffix -ía, with tutor from Latin meaning 'guardian' or 'instructor' and -ía turning it into the session or activity of tutoring.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English tutorial, which can mean a written guide or video, tutoría usually refers to an actual meeting with a teacher.

Other meanings

  • office hoursnoun

Opposites

  • clase colectivagroup classnoun

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