Técnico (en. Technician)

/ˈte.kniko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who possesses specialized knowledge in a discipline.
The sound technician adjusted the microphones for the concert.
El técnico de sonido ajustó los micrófonos para el concierto.
Specialist in practical aspects or in the application of technology.
We need a computer technician to fix the system.
Necesitamos un técnico en computación para reparar el sistema.
adjective
Related to a technique or a specific aspect of a science.
The report has a technical approach that is difficult to understand.
El informe tiene un enfoque técnico que es difícil de entender.

Etymology

From the Greek 'techne' which means 'art' or 'skill.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

construction technician
Person who supervises construction work.
técnico de obra
IT technician
Specialist in computers and information technology.
técnico informático
maintenance technician
Person responsible for repairing and maintaining equipment.
técnico de mantenimiento

Related Words

technology
Application of scientific knowledge for practical needs.
tecnología
technique
Method or procedure to carry out a task.
técnica
commercial technician
Professional who specializes in technical sales.
técnico comercial

Slang Meanings

Technician
That engineer is a true technician in his field.
Ese ingeniero es un verdadero técnico en su campo.
Technician little one
We need a little technician who knows how to fix this quickly.
Necesitamos un técniquillo que sepa arreglar esto rápido.