tutor
/tuˈtoɾ/masculine
The English phrase tutor means tutor in Spanish. If unsure, use tutor. Wiktionary also lists protutor and contutor (disused).
Meaning: one who teaches another (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| tutor | /tuˈtoɾ/ | masculine |
| protutor | /pɾotutoɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| contutor (disused) | masculine | |
| acudiente | /akuˈdjente/ | feminine, masculine |
A tutor is someone who teaches another. In many academic contexts, the term specifically refers to a legal guardian or a person responsible for a student's welfare. If you want to refer to the act of tutoring or a tutoring session, use the noun tutoría. You can also use the verb tutorizar to describe the action of providing tutoring or managing a group of students. Related verbs for instructing or teaching an individual or small group include enseñar, instruir and tutorizar.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term profesor particular is commonly used to specify a private tutor. In Argentina, the word preceptor is used to refer to a tutor or instructor.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of tutor is tutora.
How do you pronounce it?
/tuˈtoɾ/
Did you know?
- The term tutor also refers to a physical support stake used in gardening to help a young plant grow straight.
- The word tutor was borrowed from the Latin word tutorem.
- In a Spanish legal context, a tutor must be appointed by a judge or a will, making the term a formal legal status rather than a job title.
Examples in context
- Ni siquiera mi tutor pudo resolver la ecuación.Even my tutor couldn't solve this equation.This sentence shows how to use tutor to describe a person who could not solve an equation.Tatoeba #10308096 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10008657 by DJ_Saidez
- Acabo de hacerme tutor de inglés como segundo idioma para niños en Latinoamérica.I just became an online ESL tutor for kids in Latin America.This sentence uses tutor to describe someone who has become an ESL tutor for children in Latin America.Tatoeba #10768141 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10768139 by DJ_Saidez
- Necesito contratar a un profesor de españolI need to hire a Spanish tutor
- Busco un docente de matemáticasI'm looking for a math tutor
- Dame las referencias de un buen maestro de inglésGive me the references of a good English tutor
- Busco un profesor particular de historiaI'm looking for a private history tutor
- El tutor me ayudó con el proyecto.The tutor helped me with the project.
Example conversation
Javier tells Lucía about his struggle with a subject.
- JavierNo entiendo nada de este tema, Lucía.I don't understand anything about this topic, Lucía.
- LucíaPodrías contratar a un tutor para que te ayude.You could hire a tutor to help you.
- JavierTienes razón, buscaré un tutor mañana.You are right, I will look for a tutor tomorrow.
- LucíaEso es lo mejor para aprobar el examen.That is the best way to pass the exam.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tutor” translations and entries tutor, acudiente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tutor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
