experto
/eɡsˈpeɾto/masculine
The Spanish word for expert is experto. Wiktionary also lists conocedor and perito.
Meaning: person with extensive knowledge or ability (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| experto | /eɡsˈpeɾto/ | masculine |
| conocedor | /konoθeˈdoɾ/ /konoseˈdoɾ/ |
|
| perito | /peˈɾito/ | masculine |
Experto refers to a person with extensive knowledge or skills in a particular field. To specify what someone is an expert in, use the preposition en (for example, experto en leyes for expert in law).
Which one should you use?
While experto is the direct translation for a person with extensive knowledge, perito is a specialized term used specifically for an expert in a legal or forensic context, such as a court-appointed expert witness.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun experto changes to the feminine form experta when referring to a female expert. The form conocedor is also used to denote a person with knowledge.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡsˈpeɾto/
Did you know?
- The word conocedor comes from the verb conocer, which means to know or be acquainted with. It implies a level of refined taste or appreciation, such as a conocedor de vinos for a wine expert.
- The word experto is derived from a Latin verb that originally meant 'to try' or 'to test', suggesting that an expert is someone who has been tried out.
- Using conocedor can sometimes be a subtle compliment to someone's sophistication rather than just their academic training.
Examples in context
- Tú eres el experto.You're the expert.This sentence shows how to address someone as the expert using the informal 'tú'.Tatoeba #2160411 by Shishir, translation #1895560 by CK
- Usted es el experto.You are the expert.This sentence shows how to address someone as the expert using the formal 'usted'.Tatoeba #7967688 by Seael, translation #6590306 by Yetiowin
- Pregunta a un experto.Ask an expert.This sentence demonstrates the phrase for asking an expert.Tatoeba #6031383 by albrusgher, translation #2244986 by CK
- 35 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a technician for a computer problem.
- AlejandroNecesitamos un experto para la computadora.We need an expert for the computer.
- ElenaYo conozco a un experto muy bueno.I know a very good expert.
- Alejandro¿Él es un experto en sistemas?Is he an expert in systems?
- ElenaSí, es un experto de confianza.Yes, he is a reliable expert.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “expert” translations and entries experto, conocedor, perito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conocedor, experto, perito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
