mi profesor
/mi pɾofesoɾ/from spelling rules
In Spanish, my teacher is mi profesor.
This phrase is used to refer to a person who teaches the speaker in an educational setting.
Which one should you use?
While mi profesor is a standard way to refer to a teacher, you may encounter the alternative mi maestro. In many contexts, maestro is used for primary or elementary school teachers or to imply a sense of mentorship or mastery. In contrast, profesor is commonly used for teachers in secondary or higher education.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the teacher is a woman, you should use the feminine form mi profesora. To say my teachers in the plural, you must pluralize both the possessive adjective and the noun to mis profesores.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi pɾofesoɾ/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the term maestro is often used as a polite, generic way to address a stranger, similar to how one might use 'sir' in English.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, maestro is used as a respectful term of address for skilled tradespeople, such as carpenters or mechanics, regardless of whether they taught the speaker.
- In very formal settings, some students might address their teacher as don or doña followed by their first name, rather than using the title profesor.
Examples in context
- Él es mi profesor.He is my teacher.This sentence is useful for identifying a teacher.Tatoeba #1528819 by marcelostockle, translation #297929 by CK
- Tom fue mi profesor.Tom was my teacher.Tatoeba #5008667 by Shishir, translation #2647859 by CK
- ¿Quién es mi profesor?Who's my teacher?This sentence is useful for asking a question about a teacher.Tatoeba #6627275 by Schuager, translation #6627274 by Schuager
- Mi profesor de historia me ayuda mucho con mis estudios.My history teacher helps me a lot with my studies.
- Este ejercicio fue asignado por mi maestro de matemáticas.This exercise was assigned by my math teacher.
- Mi docente de biología es muy dedicado y entrega material de calidad.My biology teacher is very dedicated and provides high-quality material.
- ¡Mi profe de música organiza los mejores conciertos escolares!My music teacher organizes the best school concerts!
- Ayer, mi maestra me explicó un truco genial para resolver problemas de matemáticas.Yesterday, my teacher told me a great trick to solve math problems.
- 24 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about their Spanish class.
- JavierÉl es mi profesor de español.He is my Spanish teacher.
- María¿Es mi profesor muy estricto?Is my teacher very strict?
- JavierNo, mi profesor es muy amable.No, my teacher is very kind.
- MaríaQué bueno, me gusta tu profesor.That's good, I like your teacher.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
