Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Tutor in Spanish: Tutor
Tutor · noun · too-TOHR
The English word 'tutor' translates directly to 'tutor' in Spanish, though it can also mean a legal guardian depending on context. For private academic instruction, 'profesor particular' or 'maestro particular' are commonly used alternatives. The feminine form is 'tutora.'
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Contraté un tutor de matemáticas para mi hijo.
I hired a math tutor for my son.
Tutor in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for tutor, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| tutor | tutor | too-TOHR | Default, widely understood |
| profesor particular | tutor | private teacher / one-on-one instructor | |
| maestro particular | tutor | Mexico, private tutor |
How Native Speakers Use Tutor
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Hiring help
Buscamos un tutor que pueda dar clases de inglés los fines de semana.
We are looking for a tutor who can give English lessons on weekends.
Seeking a private language instructor.
Legal context
El juez designó una tutora legal para el menor de edad.
The judge appointed a legal guardian for the minor.
'Tutor/tutora' in the legal sense of guardianship.
Online learning
Mi tutor en línea me asigna ejercicios todas las semanas.
My online tutor assigns me exercises every week.
Modern digital tutoring arrangement.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Tutor
Missing feminine form
Incorrect: La tutor de mi hija es muy paciente.
Correct: La tutora de mi hija es muy paciente.
When referring to a female tutor, Spanish requires the feminine form 'tutora.' Using the masculine 'tutor' with the feminine article 'la' is grammatically inconsistent.
Meaning confusion
Incorrect: Mi tutor legal me enseña álgebra.
Correct: Mi tutor de álgebra me enseña después de clases.
In Spanish, 'tutor legal' specifically means legal guardian, not an academic tutor. To avoid confusion, specify the subject ('tutor de álgebra') when talking about an academic tutor.
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Common Questions About Tutor in Spanish
- How do you say 'tutor' in Spanish?
- The word 'tutor' is used in Spanish, but it can mean either an academic tutor or a legal guardian. To specifically indicate a private academic instructor, many speakers prefer 'profesor particular' or 'maestro particular.'
- Does 'tutor' change form for women?
- The feminine form is 'tutora,' following the standard pattern for Spanish nouns ending in '-or.' You would say 'la tutora' when referring to a female tutor or guardian.
- How do you say 'tutoring' in Spanish?
- Tutoring is typically expressed as 'tutoría' (the noun) or 'dar clases particulares' (to give private lessons). The phrase 'clases particulares' is especially common in advertisements for academic tutoring services.