técnico
/ˈteɡniko/masculine
The English word 'technician' is translated into Spanish as técnico.
Técnico is used to denote an occupation. It can also function as an adjective meaning 'technical'. Common specific roles include técnico de informática for an IT technician and técnico médico for a medical technician.
Meaning: occupation (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term operario is used to refer to a technician, particularly within industrial contexts. In Mexico and Colombia, the term técnico de servicio is used to refer specifically to a service technician.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on gender and number. The masculine singular is técnico and the masculine plural is técnicos. For a female technician, use the feminine singular técnica or the feminine plural técnicas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈteɡniko/
Did you know?
- In the world of sports, especially football, the word técnico is frequently used to refer to the head coach or manager of a team.
- The word técnico comes from the Greek word tékhnē, which originally meant 'art' or 'skill' rather than just mechanical work.
- In some Latin American countries, técnico can be used as a noun to describe a specific type of short-cycle vocational degree.
Examples in context
- Tom es un técnico dental.Tom is a dental technician.This sentence uses técnico to identify someone's profession.Tatoeba #1476907 by marcelostockle, translation #1476542 by Spamster
- Estamos esperando al técnico.We're waiting for the technician.This sentence uses técnico to refer to a person being waited for.Tatoeba #3012392 by marcelostockle, translation #13072311 by araneo
- ¿A qué hora llega el técnico?What time does the technician arrive?This sentence uses técnico to ask about someone's arrival time.Tatoeba #7128692 by arh, translation #8160958 by magnificentgoddess
- El técnico reparó mi computadoraThe technician repaired my computer
- Soy un especialista en informáticaI am a computer technician
- Nos complace contar con un nuevo profesional técnico en nuestro equipoWe are pleased to have a new professional technician on our team
- ¿Puedes recomendar un buen mecánico de automóviles?Can you recommend a good car technician?
- Mi televisor se averió, necesito llamar a un técnico de reparacionesMy TV broke down, I need to call a repair technician
- El operario de la fábrica reparó la maquinariaThe factory technician repaired the machinery
- El técnico de servicio arregló la avería eléctricaThe service technician fixed the electrical fault
- Estimado señor técnico, necesito su ayuda con mi impresoraDear technician, I need your help with my printer
- Necesitamos contratar un técnico de informática para el departamento de sistemasWe need to hire an IT technician for the systems department
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are at work in an office.
- DanielElena, ¿sabes si ya llegó el técnico?Elena, do you know if the technician has arrived yet?
- ElenaNo, Daniel, creo que viene más tarde.No, Daniel, I think he is coming later.
- DanielEspero que el técnico de redes sea bueno.I hope the network technician is good.
- ElenaSí, este técnico siempre ayuda mucho.Yes, this technician always helps a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “technician” translations and entries técnico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries técnico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
