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masculine

/supeɾβiˈsoɾ/

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Translation

supervisor

Word origin

From Medieval Latin supervisor, from supervidere ('to oversee'), formed from super ('over') plus videre ('to see').

Origin
Latin
Root
supervisor
English cognates
supervisor, supervise, vision

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsupervisores

Examples

.

The supervisor checks the work of the whole team.

algún .

Speak to your supervisor if you have any problem.

supervisora .

The supervisor approved the staff's holidays.

exigente horarios.

The new supervisor is very strict about the timetable.

¿ ?

Who is the supervisor of the night shift?

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This word is part of lesson 70.