Supervisora (en. Supervisor)

/su.per.viˈso.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person in charge of supervising activities or personnel.
The supervisor was responsible for verifying that everyone fulfilled their tasks.
La supervisora se encargó de verificar que todos cumplieran con sus tareas.
Woman who holds an authority position in a work team.
The supervisor led the meeting and set new goals.
La supervisora lideró la reunión y estableció nuevas metas.
Responsible for the management and control of a project or activity.
As the project supervisor, she had to evaluate progress regularly.
Como supervisora del proyecto, tuvo que evaluar el progreso regularmente.

Etymology

From the Latin 'supervisora', which comes from the verb 'supervidere', meaning 'to see from above'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be under the supervision of
To be under the control or watch of someone.
estar bajo la supervisión de
site supervisor
Person in charge of supervising the execution of a work or construction.
supervisora de obra
quality supervisor
Person responsible for ensuring that quality standards are met in a process.
supervisora de calidad

Related Words

supervision
Action of supervising.
supervisión
to supervise
Action of watching or controlling the development of a job or activity.
supervisar
supervisor
Person who supervises, usually in a work context.
supervisor

Slang Meanings

Boss who is always on top of everything
That supervisor is an 'on point' boss; she always knows what you're doing.
Esa supervisora es una jefa 'on point', siempre sabe lo que estás haciendo.
Woman with a tough hand at work
In that office, the supervisor is known as 'the sergeant' because she doesn't let anything slide.
En esa oficina, la supervisora es conocida como 'la sargento' porque no deja pasar nada.