maestro
/maˈɛs.tro/
The Italian word for 'master' is maestro.
maestro is used to refer to someone who has learned a subject or art to a high degree.
Meaning: to learn to a high degree (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of maestro is maestra. For plural forms, use maestri to refer to a group of masculine masters or a mixed-gender group and use maestre to refer to a group of female masters.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /maˈɛs.tro/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, calling someone a maestro can sometimes be used sarcastically to mean they are being a 'know-it-all'.
- The word maestro is a doublet of the Italian word mastro, which is still used today in technical trades like shipbuilding or masonry to refer to a master craftsman.
- In the world of classical music, Maestro is used as a formal title of respect for conductors and composers, often used without the person's name.
Examples in context
- Lui è un maestro.He's a master.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is a maestro.Tatoeba #13981331 by Guybrush88, translation #8477305 by CH
- È un maestro della provocazione.He's a master of provocation.This sentence is useful for describing someone as a maestro of a specific quality.Tatoeba #3572101 by Guybrush88, translation #566527 by FeuDRenais
- Il dipinto è il lavoro di un maestro olandese.The painting is the work of a Dutch master.This sentence is useful for identifying a work as being the work of a maestro.Tatoeba #5704213 by Guybrush88, translation #48982 by CM
- Signor Rossi, lei è un grande maestro.Mr. Rossi, you are a great master.
- Salve, mastro Giuseppe, mi serve un tavolo su misura.Hello, master Giuseppe, I need a custom-made table.
- Hai vinto di nuovo! Sei un vero maestro.You won again! You're a real master.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are talking about their hobbies.
- AlessandroVoglio diventare un maestro della chitarra.I want to become a master of the guitar.
- GiuliaÈ molto difficile fare il maestro in questo.It is very difficult to master this.
- AlessandroSì, ma studio ogni giorno per riuscirci.Yes, but I study every day to succeed.
- GiuliaAllora presto sarai un vero maestro!Then soon you will be a true master!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry maestro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries maestro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
