pro
/pɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pro" can be translated into Spanish as pro.
The term pro is used informally in Spanish to refer to a professional, just as it is in English.
Meaning: advantage of something (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term pro is considered informal in Spanish. If you are looking for an informal way to describe someone as highly skilled, you might also use the word crack.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico and Argentina, the term maestro/a is used to refer to someone highly skilled or professional.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾo/
Did you know?
- While the version of pro meaning 'advantage' comes from Late Latin, using pro to describe a professional gamer or athlete is a modern 'anglicism' borrowed from English.
- While the English 'pro' is a shortening of 'professional', the Spanish word pro can also function as a preposition meaning 'in favor of'.
Examples in context
- Tom juega béisbol como un profesional.Tom plays baseball like a pro.This sentence shows how to use pro to describe someone playing like a professional.Tatoeba #1371839 by marcelostockle, translation #1093138 by CK
- Nacido en Filadelfia, Bryant pasó gran parte de su juventud en Italia, donde su padre jugaba al baloncesto profesional después de su carrera en la NBA.A native of Philadelphia, Bryant spent much of his youth in Italy where his father played pro basketball after his own career in the NBA.This sentence uses pro in the context of professional basketball.Tatoeba #10021525 by manufrutos, translation #8495761 by Hybrid
- Soy un pro.I'm a pro.This sentence is a simple way to state that one is a pro.Tatoeba #2436400 by kuma, translation #2247895 by CK
- Ella es una jugadora profesional de tenis.She is a professional tennis player.
- Necesito la ayuda de un diseñador profesional.I need the help of a professional designer.
- ¡Ese jugador de fútbol es un crack!That soccer player is a pro!
- Mi hermana es una crack de la informática.My sister is a pro at computer science.
- Javier es un as en el ajedrez.Javier is a pro at chess.
- ¡Eres un maestro jugando al fútbol!You're a pro at playing soccer!
- Mi hermano es un maestro en la cocina.My brother is a pro in the kitchen.
- Es un as de la fotografía.He is a pro at photography.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing whether to move to a new city.
- JavierMudarse a Madrid tiene un gran pro.Moving to Madrid has a great advantage.
- Lucía¿Cuál es ese pro, Javier?What is that advantage, Javier?
- JavierHay muchas más oportunidades de trabajo.There are many more job opportunities.
- LucíaEs verdad, eso es muy importante.That's true, that is very important.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
