Definitions tagged profesor in the street dictionary.
A shorthand way to address a university instructor, used under the assumption that they hold a professional degree. (In Bolivia, students commonly address teachers by their professional titles, and Licen is a shortened version of Licenciado).
Licen, I could not do my homework.
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A comedian, broadcaster, journalist, actor, and speech coach, among many other roles. He is well-known for his stand-up comedy and his sharp, logical arguments. (José Rafael Briceño is a famous Venezuelan academic and comedian known for his wit).
Prof. Briceño is always right. Prof. Briceño is a guy with a lot of logic.
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1. A multi-subject notebook used by university students to organize several classes in one place (mascota is a common Dominican term for notebook). 2. Mastery or deep expertise in a specific subject. 3. A display of great skill or prowess.
1. Let's go to Disesa Bookstore to buy a cátedra for the semester. 2. Since she got a 100 on the chemistry exam, Sara always wants to come and give cátedra to us whenever we discuss the topic. 3. LeBron James gave cátedra to everyone in last night's basketball game.
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A woman who teaches a specific skill or subject to others, often used to refer to someone who is an expert or a pro.
The maestra taught me how to make a baby, and now I have 10!
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El Regalo Mejor, better known as Celebro tu cumpleaños, is the traditional Dominican birthday song. Written in 1959, it is the local equivalent of Happy Birthday. It is rarely sung in its full original version today; people typically sing a shortened remix or jokingly repeat the first few lines. (The song is a cultural staple at Dominican parties, usually sung with enthusiastic, rhythmic clapping).
Celebro tu cumpleaños as soon as I saw the sun rise, and on this glorious day, I ask the Lord for your joy, because I have considered it the best gift. Take this hug I give you with great sincerity: take my hug, I am your friend, and much happiness.
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A reference to the Universidad Dominicana O&M, described as a place where the professors are so harsh it feels like they are taking their partners' infidelities out on the students. (O&M is a private university in the Dominican Republic).
Do a report on a book. / For when, prof? / For Monday. / Damn, and everything is handwritten with a guide of 700,000 things. / End of the assignment: 78 pages all by hand (what do computers or even the internet and Word exist for?).
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A teacher from Higuey (a city in the eastern Dominican Republic) specializing in English and a computer science graduate from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo. He has taught English at the Target Language Institute in Higuey. Born in 1962.
Higuey, Dominican Republic
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A form of physical punishment or disciplinary exercise, specifically squats, used by police and at certain strict schools to correct behavior. (Liceo Belisario is a Dominican high school affiliated with the National Police known for its rigid discipline).
Hey you big slacker, you are fucking sleeping, start doing cuclilla right now you damn truant. From: el chino
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A shortened form of the word professor, used by students as a standard title to address their teachers at all levels of education.
- Profe, what was it that you said?
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A person who takes responsibility for someone or something (in Mexico, this is most commonly the legal guardian or parent officially registered to handle a student's affairs at school).
The school Tutor.
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