ingeniero
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📝 In Action
Mi hermano es ingeniero civil y diseña puentes.
A1My brother is a civil engineer and designs bridges.
Necesitamos un ingeniero de software para solucionar este problema de código.
B1We need a software engineer to solve this code problem.
La junta directiva contrató un ingeniero estructural de renombre para supervisar el proyecto.
C1The board of directors hired a renowned structural engineer to oversee the project.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Profession
Since 'ingeniero' ends in 'o,' it is the masculine form. If you are talking about a woman, you must change the ending to 'a': 'ingeniera'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong article
Mistake: "La ingeniero es inteligente."
Correction: El ingeniero es inteligente. (Use the masculine article 'el' for the masculine noun 'ingeniero'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Referring to the field
The study or field of engineering is called 'ingeniería'. You can say 'Estudio ingeniería' (I study engineering).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ingeniero
Question 1 of 2
If you want to talk about the entire field of study (not the person), which related word should you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ingeniero' used only for technical jobs?
Generally, yes. It refers to someone who applies scientific and mathematical principles to design and build things. This includes civil, electrical, chemical, and software engineering, among others.
How do I say 'female engineer'?
The feminine form is 'ingeniera'. Most Spanish-speaking countries use 'ingeniera' when referring to a woman in the profession.