How to Say "academic advisor" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “academic advisor” is “tutor” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
university setting
Examples
Hablé con mi tutor sobre mis notas.
I talked to my tutor about my grades.
El tutor de este curso es muy amable.
The tutor for this course is very kind.
Gender of the person
Use 'el tutor' for a man and 'la tutora' for a woman. Even though this entry focuses on 'tutor,' remember the word changes its ending to match the person.
Tutor vs. Teacher
Mistake: “Using 'tutor' for a regular classroom teacher.”
Correction: Use 'profesor' for a standard teacher. A 'tutor' is usually someone who gives extra help or oversees a specific student's progress.
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