Maestros (en. Teachers)
/maˈestros/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
People who teach or instruct in a discipline.
Masters are fundamental in the educational process.
Los maestros son fundamentales en el proceso educativo.
Experts in a technique or art.
The music teacher taught how to play the violin.
El maestro de música enseñó a tocar el violín.
An honorary title for someone who possesses a high level of knowledge.
The philosophy teacher gave a fascinating lecture.
El maestro en filosofía ofreció una conferencia fascinante.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'magister', which means 'the one who directs or teaches'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
life master
A person who serves as a guide or role model.
maestro de vida
master of ceremonies
A person in charge of carrying out or directing a formal event.
maestro de ceremonias
master artisan
An expert in a manual art or specific technique.
maestro artesano
Related Words
apprentice
A person in the process of learning under the guidance of a master.
aprendiz
teaching
The act of imparting knowledge or training.
enseñanza
education
The process by which a person is trained in knowledge, skills, and values.
educación
Slang Meanings
People who know a lot and give advice.
That guy is a master in sales; he always knows what to say.
Ese tipo es un maestro en ventas, siempre sabe qué decir.
Close friends who help learn something new.
My university professors became great friends.
Mis maestros de la universidad se convirtieron en grandes amigos.