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masculine

/tuˈtoɾ/

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Translation

tutor

Word origin

From Latin tutor ('guardian, protector'), from tueri ('to watch over, protect'). English 'tutor' and 'tutelage' come from the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
tutor
English cognates
tutor, tutelage

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraltutores

Examples

matemáticas .

My tutor helps me with maths every afternoon.

documentos.

The child's legal guardian signed the documents.

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I need a tutor to prepare for the exam.

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The group's tutor spoke with all the parents.

¿ recomendarme buen ?

Can you recommend me a good English tutor?

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This word is part of lesson 79.