Also means
master
Usage Note
maestro has the feminine maestra and usually refers to a primary-school or elementary teacher; a secondary or university one is more often profesor. It also means a 'master' of a craft.
Examples
"El maestro explica la lección."
Natural Translation
The teacher explains the lesson.

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