experta
/eks-PEHR-tah/
expert
Una experta is a woman with deep knowledge or skill, such as a scientist in her lab.
experta(noun)
expert
?a woman with deep knowledge or skill
specialist
?a female professional in a specific field
📝 In Action
Ella es una experta en leyes internacionales.
A2She is an expert in international law.
Consultamos a una experta para arreglar el jardín.
B1We consulted an expert to fix the garden.
💡 Grammar Points
Talking about women
This word specifically refers to a woman. If you are talking about a man, you must change the ending to 'experto'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using it for everyone
Mistake: "Llamar a un hombre 'experta'."
Correction: Use 'experto' for men and 'experta' for women. Spanish changes the ends of words to match the person's gender.
⭐ Usage Tips
Professional titles
You can use this word before or after a profession to show high skill, like 'una programadora experta'.
The word experta describes a woman who is highly skilled, like a master musician.
experta(adjective)
expert
?describing a feminine person or thing as highly skilled
skilled
?showing a lot of practice
,experienced
?having much experience
📝 In Action
La cirujana tiene una mano experta.
B1The surgeon has an expert hand.
Es una guía muy experta en la montaña.
A2She is a very experienced guide on the mountain.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the word it describes
Use this form when describing 'feminine' words (words that usually end in -a or use 'la'). For example: 'la ayuda experta' (the expert help).
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
Putting 'experta' after the noun (like 'una conductora experta') is the most common way to say someone is skilled at their job.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: experta
Question 1 of 2
If you want to say 'She is an expert,' which is correct?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'experta' only for people?
Mostly yes, but it can also describe things that have a feminine gender in Spanish, like 'una mano experta' (an expert hand).
Can I use 'experta' to mean 'experienced'?
Yes! While 'expert' is the main meaning, it strongly implies that the person has a lot of experience.