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"Tutor" is a noun which is often translated as "tutor", and "formador" is a noun which is often translated as "shaper". Learn more about the difference between "tutor" and "formador" below.
el tutor, la tutora(
too
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tohr
)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).
a. tutor
Mi tutor me enseñó las materias que había perdido.My tutor taught me the subjects I'd missed.
2. (legal)
a. guardian
Los padres o los tutores de los estudiantes deben firmar el permiso.The students' parents or guardians must sign the permission slip.
a. advisor
Mi tutora me dijo que tengo que volver a escribir el último capítulo de mi tesis.My advisor said I have to rewrite the last chapter of my dissertation.
b. adviser
Voy a verme con mi tutor mañana y no he avanzado nada. - Ups, ¡ponte las pilas!I'm seeing my adviser tomorrow and I haven't made any progress. - Oops, better get to it!
c. tutor (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Los tutores de Oxford tienen responsabilidades variadas.The tutors at Oxford have varied responsibilities.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
el formador, la formadora(
fohr
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mah
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dohr
)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).
1. (general)
a. shaper
Gloria es una maestra que se toma muy en serio su papel como formadora de mentes jóvenes.Gloria is a teacher who takes her role as a shaper of young minds very seriously.
b. former
Los futuros formadores de familias trabajan duro por ser propietarios de una vivienda.Future formers of families work hard to be home owners.
