asistente
/ah-sees-TEN-teh/
assistant
Illustrating 'asistente' as an assistant or general helper.
asistente(noun)
assistant
?General helper or aide
,attendant
?Service role, e.g., flight attendant
aide
?Personal or medical helper
,secretary
?In some Latin American countries, often used for a personal secretary
📝 In Action
Mi asistente me ayuda a organizar todas las reuniones.
A2My assistant helps me organize all the meetings.
La asistente de vuelo nos dio instrucciones de seguridad.
B1The flight attendant gave us safety instructions.
Contratamos a un nuevo asistente legal la semana pasada.
B2We hired a new legal assistant last week.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Flexibility
This word works for both men and women. You use 'el' for a male assistant (el asistente) and 'la' for a female assistant (la asistente).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Asistir' meanings
Mistake: "Using 'asistir' to mean 'to assist' in all contexts. While 'asistente' means 'assistant,' the verb 'asistir' usually means 'to attend' or 'to go to' (e.g., asistir a una clase)."
Correction: Use 'ayudar' for 'to help' or 'to assist' when the meaning is purely 'giving aid'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
While 'asistente' is neutral, in very informal situations, you might hear 'ayuda' (help) or 'mano derecha' (right hand) to describe a trusted assistant.
Illustrating 'asistente' as attending or being present at an event.
asistente(adjective)
attending
?Present at an event or meeting
participating
?Taking part
,present
?Being there
📝 In Action
Se agradece la presencia de todos los miembros asistentes.
B1The presence of all attending members is appreciated.
La junta directiva, en su mayoría asistente, aprobó la propuesta.
C1The board of directors, mostly present, approved the proposal.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Follows the Noun
When used as an adjective, 'asistente' almost always comes after the noun it describes, like 'los estudiantes asistentes' (the attending students).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use 'Presente' for People
While 'asistente' is correct, if you just want to say 'He was present,' use 'Él estaba presente.' 'Asistente' is better for describing a group or a list of people who attended.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: asistente
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'asistente' to mean 'attending' (adjective)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'asistenta' a word?
Yes, 'asistenta' is sometimes used, especially in Spain, to specifically mean a female domestic helper or cleaner. However, 'asistente' is the standard, neutral term used for both men and women in professional roles across most of the Spanish-speaking world.