master

• Describe a persona que posee un alto nivel de destreza o experiencia en un campo o actividad determinados, o que ha alcanzado maestría o dominio en algo.

Describes someone who is highly skilled or proficient in a particular field or activity.

1. Primary or mainB1formal

   Being the most important or main one.

   principal o maestro

   • The master bedroom is located on the second floor.
   • He holds the master key to all the rooms.
   • The master copy of the document is kept in the safe.

   Sinónimoscentralchiefdominantforemostkeyleadingmainprimaryprimeprincipal

   Antónimosminorsecondarysubordinate

2. Highly skilled or expertB2formal

   Showing great skill or expertise.

   Muy hábil o experto

   • She is a master chef known for her innovative dishes.
   • The master craftsman carved the wood with precision.
   • He gave a master performance in the play.

   Sinónimosaccomplishedadeptconsummateexpertmasterfulmasterlyproficientskilledvirtuoso

   Antónimosamateurinexpertnoviceunskilled

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona con control, autoridad o gran habilidad en algo, como un experto consumado, el dueño de un sirviente o animal, o quien posee un título académico de maestría.

A noun referring to a person who has control, authority, or expertise over something or someone, such as a skilled practitioner, an owner of a servant or animal, or a holder of a postgraduate degree.

1. Expert or skilled personB1formal

   A person who has great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity.

   Experto o persona hábil

   • He is a master of the violin.
   • She is a master in the art of negotiation.
   • The chef is a master of French cuisine.

   Sinónimosadeptauthoritydoyenexpertgeniusgurumaestropast masterproprofessionalspecialistvirtuosowizard

2. Owner or controllerB1formal

   A person who has control or authority over something or someone.

   dueño o controlador

   • The dog obeyed its master.
   • He is the master of his own destiny.
   • The ship's master gave the order to set sail.

   Sinónimosbosschiefcommandercontrollerheadleaderlordoverseerownerruler

   Antónimosservantsubordinateunderling

3. Academic degreeB2formal

   A graduate degree awarded by a university, typically after a bachelor's degree.

   Maestría (grado académico)

   • She earned a Master's degree in Business Administration.
   • He is pursuing a Master in Computer Science.
   • The university offers a Master of Arts in History.

4. Original copyB2formal

   The original version of a document, recording, or film from which copies are made.

   Copia original

   • The master recording was stored in a secure vault.
   • Please keep the master file safe.
   • The master copy of the contract is in the office.

   Sinónimosarchetypemaster copymodeloriginalprototypesourcetemplate

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de adquirir un conocimiento profundo o una habilidad en una materia o actividad, o para superar o controlar algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of gaining comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or activity, or to overcome or control something.

1. Gain complete knowledge or skillB2formal

   To learn or understand something completely, or to become highly skilled at something.

   Dominar

   • She mastered the piano after years of practice.
   • He mastered the art of negotiation.
   • It took him months to master the new software.

   Sinónimosacquirecommandcomprehendgrasplearnpick up

   Antónimosmistakemisunderstand

2. Control or overcomeB2formal

   To gain control over something, especially an emotion or a difficult situation.

   Dominar o superar

   • He managed to master his fear of heights.
   • She mastered the difficult situation with grace.
   • You must learn to master your temper.

   Sinónimosconquercontrolcurbdefeatdominatemanageovercomesubduesuppresstame

   Antónimossuccumbsurrenderyield