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"Hola" is a form of "hola", an interjection which is often translated as "hello". "Profesor" is a noun which is often translated as "teacher". Learn more about the difference between "hola" and "profesor" below.
hola
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. hello
¡Hola, Meg! - Hola, ¿cómo estás?Hello, Meg! - Hello, how are you?
b. hi
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡Hola! ¿Qué hay de nuevo?Hi! What's new?
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el profesor, la profesora(
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. teacher
La Sra. Romero es mi profesora favorita.Mrs. Romero is my favorite teacher.
b. instructor
Contrató a una profesora de esquí para mejorar sus habilidades.He hired a ski instructor to improve his abilities.
c. professor (university)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Los profesores de mi universidad son los mejores.The professors at my university are the best.
d. lecturer (university)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
El profesor de mi clase de italiano es muy difícil de entender.The lecturer in my Italian class is very difficult to understand.
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