técnico

technician

noun adjective TEK-nee-koh Common

Origin: from Greek tekhnē (craft, art)

Also means

technical; technical expert

Usage Note

Técnico functions as both a noun ('a technician') and an adjective ('technical'). The feminine form is técnica, which can also mean 'technique' as a standalone noun (una técnica de respiración — 'a breathing technique'). In sports, el técnico often refers to the coach or manager, especially in Latin America. Plural nouns: los técnicos, las técnicas.

Examples

"El técnico reparó el ordenador."

Natural Translation

The technician repaired the computer.

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