B2 noun Neutral

professor

/prəˈfes.ər/

A high-ranking academic who teaches and conducts research at a university or college. They are typically experts in a specific field of study and often hold an advanced degree like a PhD.

Ejemplos

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1

I need to meet with my professor during office hours to discuss the upcoming exam.

I need to meet with my university teacher during designated hours to discuss the test.

2

Professor Williams has published over fifty articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

The high-ranking academic Williams has released many papers in professional journals.

3

My psych prof is super chill and doesn't mind if we show up a few minutes late.

My psychology teacher is very relaxed and doesn't care about slight tardiness.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
professor
Verb
profess
Adverbio
professorially
Adjetivo
professorial
Relacionado
professorship
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'PRO' (professional) who 'FESSes' (confesses/declares) their knowledge to a class.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of Chemistry stayed late to help the students with their laboratory experiment.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: professor

Ejemplos

1

I need to meet with my professor during office hours to discuss the upcoming exam.

everyday

I need to meet with my university teacher during designated hours to discuss the test.

2

Professor Williams has published over fifty articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

formal

The high-ranking academic Williams has released many papers in professional journals.

3

My psych prof is super chill and doesn't mind if we show up a few minutes late.

informal

My psychology teacher is very relaxed and doesn't care about slight tardiness.

4

The professor emeritus was invited to give the keynote speech at the international conference.

academic

The retired distinguished academic was asked to give the main presentation at the meeting.

5

Our firm frequently consults with a business professor to analyze market trends.

business

Our company often talks to a university business expert to study market patterns.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
professor
Verb
profess
Adverbio
professorially
Adjetivo
professorial
Relacionado
professorship

Colocaciones comunes

tenured professor a professor with a permanent position
visiting professor a professor teaching temporarily at a different institution
associate professor a mid-level academic rank
assistant professor an entry-level university teaching rank
professor of history an expert who teaches history at a university

Frases Comunes

professor emeritus

a retired professor who keeps their title as an honor

adjunct professor

a part-time or temporary university teacher

regius professor

a professor holding a chair founded by a royal patron

Se confunde a menudo con

professor vs teacher

A teacher generally works in primary or secondary schools, while a professor works at the university level.

professor vs lecturer

In some systems, a lecturer is a lower rank than a professor, focusing more on teaching than research.

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Notas de uso

The word is used as a formal title (e.g., Professor Smith). In American English, it is often used broadly for any university instructor, whereas in British English, it is reserved for the highest academic rank.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget to capitalize 'Professor' when it is used as a title before a person's name. They also sometimes use it to refer to high school teachers, which is incorrect in English.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'PRO' (professional) who 'FESSes' (confesses/declares) their knowledge to a class.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'profitieri', meaning to declare openly or claim to be an expert.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one professor, two professors Commonly followed by 'of' + subject (e.g., professor of biology) Used as a title preceding a surname
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, a professor is a highly respected figure associated with intellectual authority and expertise.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of Chemistry stayed late to help the students with their laboratory experiment.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: professor

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