maestra

female teacher

noun mah-EH-strah Rare

Origin: From Latin magistra (female master, teacher).

Also means

master craftswoman

Usage Note

Maestra is the feminine of maestro. In the primary-school context it means a female primary-school teacher (la maestra elementare); it can also mean a master craftswoman or skilled expert. Italian pupils typically address their teacher as maestra + first name.

Examples

"La maestra ha spiegato la lezione con pazienza."

Natural Translation

The teacher explained the lesson patiently.

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