Maestro: teacher
Pronunciation: mah-EHS-troh (stress the capital letters)
Maestro means “teacher” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: teacher
- How to say it: mah-EHS-troh
- Gender: el maestro
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “maestro” means and how to use it
Maestro means “teacher,” especially for children. Profesor is more common for secondary school and university.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el maestro / la maestra (masculine / feminine)
- Plural: los maestros / las maestroas
Examples with audio
- Mi maestra es muy paciente.My teacher is very patient.
- El maestro explica la lección.The teacher explains the lesson.
- Los maestros trabajan mucho.Teachers work a lot.
Usage tip
Use maestro and maestra in Latin America for school teachers and profesor for higher levels. In Spain, maestro is for primary school and profesor for the rest.
Spanish around the world
- In Mexico and much of Latin America, maestro/maestra is the everyday word for “teacher.” In Spain, maestro is for primary school and profesor/profesora for older students.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “teacher” in Spanish?
“teacher” in Spanish is “maestro.” It is pronounced mah-EHS-troh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “maestro”?
Say mah-EHS-troh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “maestro” masculine or feminine?
Maestro is masculine: “el maestro.” The plural is “maestros.”
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