A1NounMasculine
il professore
professor / teacher
/proh-fehs-SOH-reh/
Plural: professori
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What does ‘professore’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Il professore spiega la grammatica molto bene.
The professor explains grammar very well.
Il professor Bianchi insegna storia all'università.
Professor Bianchi teaches history at the university.
About This Word
Feminine: 'professoressa'. Used in secondary school and university. Shortened to 'prof' in informal speech.
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