Maestras (en. Teachers)

/maestras/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who is dedicated to teaching.
Teachers are essential in the education of children.
Las maestras son fundamentales en la educación de los niños.
A woman who instructs in a specific subject.
The math teacher explained the theorem.
La maestra de matemáticas explicó el teorema.
A woman who holds a position of educational responsibility.
The director is also a teacher and helps new educators.
La directora también es maestra y ayuda a los nuevos docentes.

Etymology

From Latin 'magistra', which means 'teacher'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

teacher of life
A person who teaches valuable lessons through experiences.
maestra de la vida
expert in her field
A recognized expert in a field of knowledge or skill.
maestra en su campo

Related Words

teacher
Man who teaches.
maestro
education
The process of teaching and learning.
educación
class
Group of students under the direction of a teacher.
clase

Slang Meanings

Housewife teacher
Refers to a woman who, in addition to being a teacher, manages a household.
Se refiere a una mujer que además de ser maestra, maneja un hogar.
Teacher
Colloquial term for referring to a female teacher.
Término coloquial para referirse a una maestra.