Meaning
teacher, professor
In a sentence
Il professore di storia arriva sempre in orario.
The history teacher always arrives on time.
Hai già parlato con il professore di matematica?
Have you already spoken with the math teacher?
Il professore spiega bene la lezione.
The teacher explains the lesson well.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| professore | masculine · singular |
| professori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'professore' for high school teachers; 'maestro' is for elementary school or music teachers.
- In universities, 'professore' means 'professor'; 'docente' is a broader term for any lecturer.
- Always capitalize 'Professore' when addressing someone directly (e.g., 'Buongiorno, Professore!').