instructor
From Latin 'instructor', agent noun of 'instruere' (to instruct, teach).
The Inglés word "instructor" is a direct cognate of the English word instructor, sharing its core meaning. It refers to a person who teaches, trains, or guides someone in a particular skill, subject, or activity. This term is broadly applicable and can encompass various roles in English, such as a teacher (especially for practical or specialized subjects), a tutor providing individual or small-group instruction, a coach for sports or specific performance skills, or a trainer in physical or professional development. While it is very similar to its English counterpart, it is often preferred when emphasizing the teaching of practical abilities or systematic instruction, much like how one might use 'instructor' for a driving instructor or a yoga instructor in English. In formal or higher educational contexts, it can also align with roles like educator or lecturer, and in a more guiding capacity, a mentor.
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- El instructor de natación nos enseñó a flotar. — The swimming instructor taught us how to float.
- Necesitamos un instructor para el curso de programación. — We need an instructor for the programming course.
- Mi instructor de yoga es muy paciente. — My yoga instructor is very patient.