Teacher (informal) in Spanish
Teacher (informal) in Spanish is profe (PROH-feh), or profe. It's masculine: el profe.
- Spanish
- el profe
- Say it
- el PROH-feh
- Gender
- Masculine: el profe
- Also said
- la profe
- Note
- Short for profesor or profesora.
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Colloquial words for everyday conversation
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- la pelimovie (informal) · lah PEH-lee
- genialgreat (enthusiastic) · heh-NYAHL
- valeokay (Spain) · BAH-leh
- charlarto chat (informal) · chahr-LAHR
- el chismegossip (piece of news) · el CHEES-meh
Questions about profe
How do you say teacher (informal) in Spanish?
Teacher (informal) in Spanish is el profe. You can also say la profe. Short for profesor or profesora.
How do you pronounce profe?
Say it PROH-feh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: PROH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is profe masculine or feminine in Spanish?
profe is masculine, so it takes el: el profe.
What does profe mean in English?
In English, el profe means teacher (informal).
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