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    Profeso (en. Professed)

    /proˈfeso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person dedicated to teaching in an educational institution.
    The mathematics professor explained the Pythagorean theorem.
    El profeso de matemáticas explicó el teorema de Pitágoras.
    An individual who is an expert in a specific discipline.
    The history professor is well recognized in his field.
    El profeso de historia es muy reconocido en su campo.
    verb
    To manifest or declare firmly a belief or hobby.
    She professes a deep love for literature.
    Ella profesa un profundo amor por la literatura.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'professus', participle of 'profiteri', which means to declare publicly or manifest.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    professor of
    a person who imparts knowledge about a specific subject.
    profeso de
    professor of faith
    a person who openly declares a belief or religion.
    profeso de fe

    Related Words

    profession
    Activity or work carried out by a person.
    profesión
    professional
    Who specializes in carrying out an activity.
    profesional
    professorship
    The group of teachers in an educational institution.
    professorado

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it is used to refer to someone who talks a lot about a subject.
    That guy is a political professor; he always has an opinion about everything.
    Ese tipo es un profeso de la política, siempre tiene una opinión sobre todo.
    In a joking tone, someone who boasts about their knowledge.
    Don't be so professorial; sometimes it's better to listen.
    No seas tan profeso, a veces es mejor escuchar.