tutoría entre pares
/tutoɾia entɾe paɾes/from spelling rules
In Spanish, peer tutoring is tutoría entre pares.
The phrase refers to a system where students help each other learn by teaching peers who are at a similar level.
Which one should you use?
Asesoramiento entre compañeros and Tutoría entre iguales are also used, particularly in formal contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/tutoɾia entɾe paɾes/
Did you know?
- Because tutoría can also mean a guidance counseling session with a professional, Spanish speakers often specify entre pares to ensure the listener knows no adult authority is involved.
- In many Spanish-speaking educational systems, a student who performs this role is often called a monitor rather than a tutor.
- While tutoría is used for peer tutoring, the word tutor in many Spanish-speaking countries specifically refers to a legal guardian for a minor rather than just a teacher.
Examples in context
- Estoy involucrado en un programa de asesoramiento entre compañeros.I am involved in a peer tutoring program.
- Necesito ayuda con esta materia. ¿Puedes ofrecerme una tutoría entre iguales?I need help with this subject. Can you offer me a peer tutoring session?
- Los estudiantes de último año ofrecen enseñanza entre pares a los alumnos más jóvenes.Senior students provide peer tutoring to younger students.
- La tutoría entre pares ayuda mucho en clase.Peer tutoring helps a lot in class.
- Implementamos la tutoría entre pares este semestre.We implemented peer tutoring this semester.
- El programa de tutoría entre pares es muy efectivo.The peer tutoring program is very effective.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their study methods in the library.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿conoces el programa de tutoría entre pares?Alejandro, do you know about the peer tutoring program?
- AlejandroNo, no sabía que existía. ¿De qué se trata?No, I didn't know it existed. What is it about?
- MaríaLos estudiantes se ayudan mutuamente a estudiar.Students help each other study.
- AlejandroSuena genial, me inscribiré mañana mismo.That sounds great, I will sign up tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
