Meaning
lecturer (at a university)
- teacher, instructor
- lecturer, university professor
In a sentence
Il docente spiega bene, capisco tutto subito.
The lecturer explains well; I understand everything right away.
Hai già scritto al docente del corso?
Have you already written to the course lecturer?
Oggi il docente non è in aula.
Today the lecturer isn't in the classroom.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| docente | masculine · singular |
| docenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In Italy, docente is broader and more formal than professore; it can mean any teaching staff member, not just a full professor.
- For school teachers, insegnante is more common in everyday speech; docente often appears in official, academic, or administrative contexts.
- Use docente for both men and women; the article changes: il docente, la docente.