Tutores (en. Tutors)

/tuˈtoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who teaches and helps another in their education.
The tutors of the students have a great responsibility in their education.
Los tutores de los estudiantes tienen una gran responsabilidad en su formación.
A person who monitors and supervises someone.
Tutors are fundamental in the development of children.
Los tutores son fundamentales en el desarrollo de los niños.
In the educational field, it refers to those who offer academic support.
The tutor helps students with their homework and exams.
El tutor ayuda a los alumnos con sus tareas y exámenes.

Etymology

From Latin 'tutor', which means 'the one who protects or cares for'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English tutor
A person who teaches the English language.
tutor de inglés
academic tutor
A person who helps students with their studies.
tutor académico
legal guardians
Referring to someone who protects the rights of a minor.
tutores legales

Related Words

class
A group of people who are taught by a tutor.
clase
learning
The process of acquiring knowledge, in which a tutor can play a role.
aprendizaje

Slang Meanings

Master of problems.
That tutor is a master of problems; he always has the solution.
Ese tutor es un maestro en problemas, siempre tiene la solución.
Chaco.
In some places, tutors are called chaco, especially those who handle school subjects.
En algunos lugares, a los tutores los llaman chaco, especialmente a los que manejan temas escolares.