Teacher in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'teacher' is 'profesor', pronounced proh-feh-SOHR (IPA: /pɾo.fe.ˈsoɾ/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: profesores).
Pronunciation: proh-feh-SOHR
| Spanish | profesor |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | proh-feh-SOHR · /pɾo.fe.ˈsoɾ/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | profesores |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'profesor'
- Mi profesor de español es de México.
My Spanish teacher is from Mexico. - ¿Quién es tu profesor de matemáticas este año?
Who is your math teacher this year? - La profesora nos dio mucha tarea para el fin de semana.
The teacher gave us a lot of homework for the weekend. - El profesor explicó la lección dos veces porque era difícil de entender.
The teacher explained the lesson twice because it was hard to understand.
Common Phrases with 'profesor'
- profesor de español
Spanish teacher - profe
teacher (informal, like 'teach')
How to Use 'profesor'
The feminine form is 'la profesora'. 'El maestro / la maestra' is preferred for elementary school teachers, while 'profesor' is used for secondary school and university. Students often address teachers informally as 'profe'.
Regional note: In Latin America 'maestro/maestra' is the everyday word for primary school teachers; in Spain 'profesor' covers most levels. The shortened 'profe' is common and friendly across the Spanish-speaking world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Teacher' in Spanish is 'profesor', pronounced proh-feh-SOHR.
It is spelled p-r-o-f-e-s-o-r.
'Profesor' is masculine: you say 'el profesor'.
The plural of 'profesor' is 'profesores'.
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