instructor
word
/ˌɪnˈstɹəktɝ/
in-STRUHK-tur
/ɪnstɹˈʌktɐ/
in-STRUHK-tuh
Definition
A person who teaches a skill or subject, especially practical activities like sports, driving, or specific courses.
Usage & Nuances
Generally less formal than 'professor' and often used for practical training (yoga instructor, driving instructor). Can refer to both male and female. Not used for general school teachers.
Spanish: instructor - instructora - profesor(a) (curso específico)Portuguese (BR): instrutor - instrutora - professor(a) (curso específico)Portuguese (PT): instrutor - instrutora - professor(a) (curso específico)Chinese (Simplified): 教练 - 指导员 - 教师（特定课程）Chinese (Traditional): 教練 - 指導員 - 教師（特定課程）Hindi: प्रशिक्षक - मार्गदर्शकArabic: مدرّس - معلّم (لدورة أو مادة خاصة)Bengali: প্রশিক্ষক - উপাধ্যায়Russian: инструкторJapanese: インストラクター - 指導者Vietnamese: huấn luyện viên - giảng viên (thực hành)Korean: 강사 - 지도자Turkish: eğitmen - eğiticiUrdu: انسٹرکٹر - تربیت کارIndonesian: instruktur - pelatih
Example Sentences
The instructor showed us how to swim.
basic
My driving instructor is very patient.
basic
Each yoga class has one instructor and many students.
basic
If you have a question, just ask your instructor.
natural
The ski instructor was cracking jokes the whole time.
natural
I really liked the photography instructor last semester.
natural