Pro (en. Pro)

/pro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who performs an activity as a profession.
He is a pro in the art of photography.
Es un pro en el arte de la fotografía.
A person who competes in a sport professionally.
The pro cyclist won the competition.
El pro de ciclismo ganó la competencia.

Etymology

From the English 'professional'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pros and cons
Arguments for and against a situation.
pro y contra
to be a pro
To be an expert or very good at something.
ser un pro
pro bono
Work done for free for the benefit of the community.
pro bono

Related Words

professional
A person who practices a profession.
profesional
expertise
Degree of knowledge or skill in a subject.
experticia
mastery
Advanced level in a skill or knowledge.
maestría

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term to refer to someone skilled.
That player is a pro; no one can stop him.
Ese jugador es un pro, no hay quien lo pare.
Used to describe someone who takes their work seriously.
She is not an amateur; she is a pro in her job.
Ella no es aficionada, es un pro en su trabajo.