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instructor

een-strook-TOHR/instɾukˈtoɾ/

“instructor” means “instructor” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

instructor, trainer

Also: coach
NounmA2
A swimming instructor showing a student how to move their arms in a pool.

📝 In Action

Mi instructor de manejo es muy paciente.

A2

My driving instructor is very patient.

El instructor de buceo nos enseñó a respirar bajo el agua.

B1

The diving instructor taught us how to breathe underwater.

Para ser un instructor certificado, necesitas completar este curso.

B2

To be a certified instructor, you need to complete this course.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • instructor de vuelo – flight instructor
  • instructor de yoga – yoga instructor
  • instructor de manejo – driving instructor

investigating official

Also: examining magistrate
NounmC1formal
An official in a suit carefully examining a folder of documents at a wooden desk.

📝 In Action

El juez instructor está revisando todas las pruebas del caso.

C1

The investigating judge is reviewing all the evidence of the case.

El oficial instructor firmó el acta de la investigación.

C1

The investigating officer signed the investigation report.

Designaron a un instructor para supervisar el proceso disciplinario.

C2

They appointed an official to oversee the disciplinary process.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • juez instructor – investigating judge
  • expediente instructor – investigative file

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Quick Quiz: instructor

Question 1 of 3

If you are learning to drive, who is the person helping you?

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👥 Word Family▼
instruir(to instruct/teach) — Verb
instrucción(instruction) — Noun
instructivo(instructive) — Adjective
instructora(instructor (female)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'instructor', which comes from 'instruere', meaning 'to build', 'to set in order', or 'to teach'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: instructorFrench: instructeur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'instructor' the same as 'entrenador'?

They are very close! 'Instructor' is used for technical skills (driving, flying, yoga), while 'entrenador' is more common for sports teams or personal fitness training.

Can I use 'instructor' for a school teacher?

Not usually. For primary or high school, use 'profesor' or 'maestro'. 'Instructor' is for specific, practical skills.

Do I need to change the word if the person is a woman?

Yes! You should say 'la instructora' and use 'a' at the end.