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    Profesor (en. Teacher)

    /pɾofeˈsoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person responsible for teaching students in a school, college, or university.
    The math professor explained the theory of calculus.
    El profesor de matemáticas explicó la teoría del cálculo.
    An individual who conveys knowledge about a specific subject.
    The history professor organized a field trip to the museum.
    El profesor de historia organizó una excursión al museo.
    An academic who conducts research and publishes work in their field of study.
    My biology professor is writing a book on environmental conservation.
    Mi profesor de biología está escribiendo un libro sobre la conservación del medio ambiente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'professor', which means 'the one who declares, the one who teaches'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tenured professor
    Professor who holds a permanent position at an educational institution.
    profesor titular
    to give class
    To deliver a lesson or lecture to the students.
    dar clase
    adjunct professor
    Professor who works part-time or in collaboration at an institution.
    profesor adjunto

    Related Words

    teaching
    Activity of teaching or instructing.
    docencia
    education
    Process of conveying knowledge and skills.
    educación
    student
    A person who receives instruction from a professor.
    alumno

    Slang Meanings

    Profe
    The profe assigned us homework for tomorrow.
    La profe nos dio tarea para mañana.
    Pofe
    The pofe always has the best study tips.
    El pofe siempre tiene los mejores consejos para estudiar.