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masculine

/menˈtoɾ/

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Translation

mentor

Word origin

From Mentor, the character in Homer's Odyssey entrusted with the education of Telemachus, whose name became a byword for a wise adviser.

Origin
Greek
Root
Mentor
English cognates
mentor

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralmentores

Examples

convirtió .

His former teacher became his mentor.

empleado primer .

Every new employee has a mentor during the first year.

buen .

A good mentor helps you to grow.

.

Look for a mentor who believes in your talent.

¿ ?

Have you ever had a mentor in your career?

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This word is part of lesson 94.