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"Tutores" is a form of "tutor", a noun which is often translated as "tutor". "Familiares" is a form of "familiar", a noun which is often translated as "relative". Learn more about the difference between "tutores" and "familiares" 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 familiar, la familiar, familiar(
fah
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mee
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lyahr
)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. (relation)
a. relative
Estoy muy orgullosa que uno de mis familiares ha ganado el torneo.I am very proud that one of my relatives won the tournament.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (relation)
a. family
Nos juntamos todos para la reunión familiar el verano pasado.We all gathered together for the family reunion last summer.
3. (amiable)
4. (known)
5. (homelike)
a. homey
Lo mejor de ese hotel es su ambiente familiar.The best thing about that hotel is its homey atmosphere.
