la
feminine
/maˈestɾa/
#2076 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
teacher
Word origin
From Latin magistra ('female teacher, mistress'), the feminine of magister ('master, chief'), from magis ('more'). The same root gives English 'master' and 'magistrate'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- magistra
- English cognates
- master, magistrate
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralmaestras
Examples
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My primary school teacher was very patient.
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Who is your teacher this year?
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The teacher explained the lesson calmly.
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Good morning, teacher!
corrige .
The teacher marks the exercises every afternoon.
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