What does "preceptor" mean in English?

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Spanish

preceptor

English

tutor

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Alternative translations of "preceptor"

instructor
teacher
mentor
educator

Examples of how to use "preceptor" in Spanish

Spanish
Su preceptor le enseñó latín.
English
His tutor taught him Latin.
Spanish
El preceptor explicó las reglas a los alumnos.
English
The tutor explained the rules to the students.
Spanish
La preceptora cuida el orden en clase.
English
The female supervisor takes care of order in the classroom.
Spanish
Necesitamos un preceptor para el internado.
English
We need a tutor for the boarding school.
Spanish
¿Dónde está la preceptora hoy por la mañana?
English
Where is the female supervisor this morning?

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