profesor de inglés
/pɾofesoɾ de inɡles/from spelling rules
The English phrase "english teacher" is translated into Spanish as profesor de inglés.
Which one should you use?
While profesor de inglés is a general term for a teacher, maestro de inglés is often used specifically for primary or elementary school teachers.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, maestro de inglés is generally used. In Mexico, profe de inglés is prevalent among younger generations.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun 'profesor' changes to profesora de inglés to indicate a female English teacher. The plural form profesores de inglés is used for a group of male teachers or a mixed-gender group of teachers. The plural form profesoras de inglés is used specifically for a group consisting only of female teachers.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾofesoɾ de inɡles/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, a profesor de inglés might be referred to as a licenciado if they have a degree. This title is used as a formal mark of respect in daily conversation.
- The word profesor shares an ancestral root with the Latin 'fateor', meaning 'to confess' or 'to declare', suggesting the role of a teacher is one who 'professes' or declares knowledge.
- While profesor de inglés describes the job, a teacher in a Spanish university is often called a catedrático. This term implies a higher rank and a specific permanent chair of research.
Examples in context
- Soy profesor de inglés.I am an English teacher.This sentence is useful for stating your profession with profesor de inglés.Tatoeba #5052206 by don_ramon, translation #2811861 by robbieheslop
- Quiero ser profesor de inglés.I want to be an English teacher.This sentence is useful for expressing a career goal with profesor de inglés.Tatoeba #9161070 by Galko, translation #7794446 by sharris123
- ¿Quién es tu profesor de inglés?Who is your English teacher?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's teacher with profesor de inglés.Tatoeba #573262 by Leono, translation #237726 by CK
- Mi profesor de inglés me enseñó gramática ayer.My English teacher taught me grammar yesterday.
- El profe de inglés nos dio mucha tarea hoy.The English teacher gave us a lot of homework today.
- El maestro de inglés nos explica las reglas de pronunciación.The English teacher explains the pronunciation rules to us.
- ¿Dónde está la docente de inglés? Tengo una pregunta para ella.Where is the English teacher? I have a question for her.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about their work at a language school.
- Daniel¿Eres profesor de inglés en esta escuela?Are you an English teacher at this school?
- LucíaNo, soy profesora de francés.No, I am a French teacher.
- DanielAh, entiendo. Yo soy profesor de inglés.Ah, I see. I am an English teacher.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! Es un trabajo muy bueno.That's great! It is a very good job.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, inglés, profesor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
