Maese (en. Master)

/mae̯-se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Title granted to a master in certain disciplines.
The master of music is highly respected in the community.
El maese de la música es muy respetado en la comunidad.
A person with great skill in a specific field.
The master of chess won the national tournament.
El maese del ajedrez ganó el torneo nacional.
Master or expert in a trade.
The master carpenter taught him how to make furniture.
El maese de la carpintería le enseñó a hacer muebles.

Etymology

From Latin 'magister', meaning 'master'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

master of the art
a person who is outstanding in an art.
maese del arte
master of the kitchen
a recognized expert in the culinary field.
maese de la cocina
master of silk
a master in the making of silk products.
maese de la seda

Related Words

mastery
Academic graduate degree title.
maestría
master
A person who teaches in an educational institution.
maestro
workshop
Workshop where certain trades are worked on.
obrador

Slang Meanings

An expert in an area who is recognizable and respected.
That person is a true master in their field.
Esa persona es un verdadero maese en su campo.
Someone who performs exceptional work.
This chef is a master in the kitchen.
Este chef es un maese en la cocina.