Asistenta (en. Assistant)
/a.sisˈten.ta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Person in charge of helping someone with household tasks or at work.
The assistant took care of cleaning the house.
La asistenta se encargó de limpiar la casa.
Woman who works as an assistant in a medical office or in an office.
The medical assistant took the patient's vital signs.
La asistenta médica tomó los signos vitales del paciente.
Aide in educational activities, especially in teaching.
The professor's assistant helped the students with their projects.
La asistenta del profesor ayudó a los estudiantes con sus proyectos.
Etymology
From the verb 'asistir', with the suffix -enta that indicates a person who performs an action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Social worker
Professional who helps people in difficult situations.
asistente social
Technical assistance
Specialized support in a technical area.
asistencia técnica
Assistance to education
Help provided to students in their learning process.
asistencia a la educación
Related Words
To attend
To go to a place or event.
asistir
Assistance
Act of attending or being present.
asistencia
Assistant
Person who assists or helps.
asistente
Slang Meanings
Person who does minor tasks at home.
My mother has an assistant who comes on weekends.
Mi madre tiene una asistenta que viene los fines de semana.
Someone who helps an influential person.
That assistant is always by the director's side.
Esa asistenta siempre está al lado del director.