Institutriz (en. Governess)
/insti.tu.tɾiz/
Synonyms
- maestra
- educadora
- preceptora
- tutora
Slang Meanings
A colloquial way to refer to a woman who is a teacher or educator at home, often with a touch of admiration.
That girl is so clever, she looks like a governess.
Esa chica es tan lista, parece una institutriz.
Sometimes used ironically to refer to someone who meddles in the education of others.
Don't be a governess, everyone educates their children in their own way.
No seas institutriz, cada quien educa a sus hijos a su manera.