Profesora (en. Teacher)
/pro.fe.'so.ɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person dedicated to teaching, especially in higher education.
The professor explained the topic very clearly.
La profesora explicó el tema con mucha claridad.
A woman who teaches classes at any educational level.
The math professor is very strict.
La profesora de matemáticas es muy estricta.
A title awarded to a woman who has obtained a degree in pedagogy.
After years of study, she became a professor.
Después de años de estudio, se convirtió en profesora.
Etymology
From Latin 'professora', which means 'teacher' or 'professor'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the professor says
an expression used to refer to what a professor says in class.
la profesora dice
to ask the professor
to seek help or clarification from the woman who teaches.
preguntar a la profesora
Related Words
teacher
A man who teaches in an educational institution.
profesor
teaching
The act of imparting knowledge.
enseñanza
class
A unit of teaching that takes place in a classroom.
clase
Slang Meanings
Profe
The prose of the profe is super interesting.
La prosa de la profe es súper interesante.
Miss
The miss always brings candy for her students.
La miss siempre trae dulces para sus alumnos.