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Mtra.

English translation: Professor

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Spanish term or phrase:Mtra.
English translation:Professor
Entered by: Jane Martin

18:05 Jul 10, 2023
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Education / Pedagogy / transcript of records
Spanish term or phrase: Mtra.
A Mexican university transcript of records is signed "Mtra. [and a name]". What would her title be in English?
larserik
Sweden
Local time: 13:22
Professor
Explanation:
Mtra = maestra

12. m. Méx. Titulación correspondiente a la maestría (‖ curso de posgrado).

professor
A professor is someone who teaches at a college or university. Professor is officially a teacher of the highest rank, above adjuncts and lecturers, but college students can call them all professor.

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Note added at 1 day 12 hrs (2023-07-12 06:19:18 GMT)
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2. (educación universitaria) (México)
a. professor
Mi maestro de mate estudió la maestría en MIT.My math professor got his master's at MIT.
https://www.ingles.com/traductor/maestra
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Jane Martin
Local time: 12:22
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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Professor


Explanation:
Mtra = maestra

12. m. Méx. Titulación correspondiente a la maestría (‖ curso de posgrado).

professor
A professor is someone who teaches at a college or university. Professor is officially a teacher of the highest rank, above adjuncts and lecturers, but college students can call them all professor.

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Note added at 1 day 12 hrs (2023-07-12 06:19:18 GMT)
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2. (educación universitaria) (México)
a. professor
Mi maestro de mate estudió la maestría en MIT.My math professor got his master's at MIT.
https://www.ingles.com/traductor/maestra

Jane Martin
Local time: 12:22
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neutral  philgoddard: Your reference says it's someone with a master's degree, which doesn't make them a professor.
2 hrs
  -> You're right. I was in a rush when I posted the references but feel confident that this means professor or teacher.
agree  Jessica Noyes
1 day 18 hrs
  -> Thank you Jessica.
agree  Chloë McQuarrie: Agree
10 days
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