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    Institutriz (en. Governess)

    /insti.tu.tɾiz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person dedicated to the education of children at home.
    The governess was responsible for the education of the family's children.
    La institutriz era responsable de la educación de los niños de la familia.
    A woman who holds the position of educator in institutions.
    The governess supervised her students' lessons.
    La institutriz supervisaba las lecciones de sus alumnos.
    An educator who teaches various subjects to children.
    The governess taught them mathematics and science.
    La institutriz les enseñaba matemáticas y ciencias.

    Etymology

    The term 'governess' comes from the Latin 'institutrix', meaning 'instructor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at home with the governess
    Education received at home through a governess.
    en casa con la institutriz
    governess of royalty
    Governess who taught the children of noble or royal families.
    institutriz de la realeza
    full-time governess
    Governess who dedicates all her hours to the care and teaching of children.
    institutriz a tiempo completo

    Related Words

    guardianship
    The action of caring for and educating a minor.
    tutela
    education
    The process of teaching and learning.
    educación
    teacher
    A person who teaches in a school.
    maestra

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial way to refer to a woman who is a teacher or educator at home, often with a touch of admiration.
    That girl is so clever, she looks like a governess.
    Esa chica es tan lista, parece una institutriz.
    Sometimes used ironically to refer to someone who meddles in the education of others.
    Don't be a governess, everyone educates their children in their own way.
    No seas institutriz, cada quien educa a sus hijos a su manera.