Profesor and profesora name a teacher or instructor; context determines the educational setting.
The idea
Use el profesor and la profesora in the singular; profesores and profesoras are plural.
Examples
- El profesor explica la tarea.The teacher explains the task.
- La profesora responde a una pregunta.The female teacher answers a question.
- Hay dos profesores en la reunión.There are two teachers at the meeting.
- ¿Puedes preguntar a la profesora?Can you ask the female teacher?
- Los estudiantes escuchan al profesor.The students listen to the teacher.
- Mi profesora de español habla despacio.My female Spanish teacher speaks slowly.
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A profesora teaches; an estudiante is a learner, though roles can vary by situation.
Try it yourself
Choose the article: ___ profesora responde. (La / El)
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La
La agrees with the feminine singular noun profesora.
Choose the plural: Hay dos ___. (profesores / profesor)
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profesores
Dos requires the plural profesores in this sentence.
Choose the person teaching: Quiero pedir una explicación a la persona que enseña: pregunto a la ___. (profesora / estudiante)
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profesora
A profesora teaches; an estudiante is a learner in this context.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the article: ___ profesora responde. (La / El)
Choose the plural: Hay dos ___. (profesores / profesor)
Choose the person teaching: Quiero pedir una explicación a la persona que enseña: pregunto a la ___. (profesora / estudiante)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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