supervisor
“supervisor” means “supervisor” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
supervisor, manager
Also: foreman, overseer
📝 In Action
Mi supervisor me dio una retroalimentación positiva sobre el proyecto.
B1My supervisor gave me positive feedback on the project.
Necesitas la aprobación del supervisor para tomar vacaciones.
A2You need the supervisor's approval to take vacation time.
El supervisor de la obra visitó el sitio esta mañana.
B2The construction site supervisor visited the site this morning.
supervisory
Also: overseeing
📝 In Action
El comité supervisor tiene la última palabra en estas decisiones.
B2The supervisory committee has the final say in these decisions.
Esta es una función puramente supervisora.
C1This is a purely supervisory function.
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Words that translate to "supervisor" in Spanish:
foreman→manager→overseeing→overseer→supervisor→supervisory→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: supervisor
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish word is the correct feminine form for 'supervisor'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'supervisar', which itself comes from the Latin prefix 'super-' (meaning over or above) and the Latin verb 'videre' (meaning to see). So, a supervisor is literally 'one who sees over' or 'overseer'.
First recorded: 17th century (in Spanish, derived from French/English usage)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'supervisor' and 'jefe'?
'Jefe' is a general term for 'boss' or 'chief' and can refer to someone high up in the company. 'Supervisor' usually refers to someone directly overseeing the day-to-day work of a team, often the first level of management above the general employees.
Does 'supervisor' ever change its form?
Yes. It changes based on the gender of the person ('supervisor' for men, 'supervisora' for women) and, when used as an adjective, it changes to agree with the noun it modifies (e.g., 'función supervisora').