Prof (en. Prof)

/prof/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who teaches in an educational institution.
The math prof explained the theory of polyhedra to us.
El prof de matemáticas nos explicó la teoría de los poliedros.
Synonym for teacher in informal contexts.
My history prof has been very inspiring this year.
Mi prof de historia ha sido muy inspirador este año.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'profesor', commonly used in an informal context.

Common Phrases and Expressions

math prof
Mathematics teacher
prof de mate
my prof
Refers to a teacher in a familiar or informal context
mi prof
favorite prof
Teacher who is most liked by students
prof favorito

Related Words

professional
A person who practices a profession with specific knowledge.
profesional
to profess
To declare or teach a belief or knowledge.
profesar

Slang Meanings

Big blunder
When he showed up without studying, he made a big blunder in front of the prof.
Cuando se presentó sin estudiar, se llevó un papelón frente al prof.
Teacher
All the students call him prof instead of professor.
Todos los estudiantes le dicen profe en lugar de profesor.