What does tutor in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word tutor in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use tutor in Spanish.

The word tutor in Spanish means guardian, counselor, mentor, tutor, cane. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word tutor

guardian

nombre masculino, nombre femenino (persona con tutela) (legal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Como los padres del pequeño murieron, su tío es su tutor actualmente.
Since the little boy's parents died, his uncle is now his legal guardian.

counselor

nombre masculino, nombre femenino (consejero estudiantil)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Voy al colegio a ver al tutor de mi hijo para hablar de sus notas.
I'm going to the school to see my son's counselor and talk about his grades.

mentor

nombre masculino, nombre femenino (mentor)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El profesor Correa fue mi tutor en mi carrera profesional. Me enseño todo lo que sé.
Professor Correa was my mentor during my career; he taught me all I know.

tutor

nombre masculino, nombre femenino (profesor particular) (teacher)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Mi sobrina no va al colegio sino que estudia en casa con una tutora.
My niece doesn't go to a school; he is home schooled by a tutor.

cane

nombre masculino (caña para plantas) (support)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Como esta planta se tuerce, voy a ponerle un tutor.
Since this plant is getting twisted I am going to place a cane to support it.

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