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    Maestro (en. Teacher)

    /ma'ɛs.tɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who has the knowledge and skill to teach.
    The mathematics teacher explained the theorem clearly.
    El maestro de matemáticas explicó el teorema con claridad.
    A musician who has the skill and mastery of their instrument.
    The piano teacher offered an impressive recital.
    El maestro de piano ofreció un recital impresionante.
    An honorary title attributed to individuals with great proficiency in an art or discipline.
    The master painter taught his students innovative techniques.
    El maestro de la pintura enseñó a sus alumnos técnicas innovadoras.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'magister', meaning 'the one who teaches'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    teacher in their classroom
    A person who has control and respect in their teaching place.
    maestro en su aula
    teacher and student
    Relationship between the one who teaches and the one who learns.
    maestro y discípulo
    to pass as a master
    To acquire experience or knowledge in a specific field.
    pasar por maestro

    Related Words

    mastery
    Title that certifies a person in a field of knowledge.
    maestría
    discipline
    Field of study or area of teaching.
    disciplina
    education
    Process of teaching and learning.
    educación

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term to refer to someone with great authority on a topic.
    That engineer is a master in their specialty.
    Ese ingeniero es un maestro en su especialidad.
    Informal use to describe someone who stands out in their profession.
    That artist is a true master of sculpture.
    Ese artista es un verdadero maestro de la escultura.