technician

S2 W2

BrE /tekˈnɪʃən/ AmE /tekˈnɪʃən/

noun en → es

1 PROFESSIONAL [singular] B1

a person who has technical skills and knowledge, especially in a particular field such as electronics or mechanics

técnico, especialista técnico

  • be a technician

Collocations computer technician · mechanical technician

  • He works as a computer technician.

    Trabaja como técnico de computadoras.

2 SERVICE [singular] B1

a person who repairs or maintains equipment, often at the place where it is used

técnico de servicio, reparador

  • be a technician

Collocations service technician · field technician

  • The service technician arrived to fix the air conditioner.

    El técnico de servicio llegó para reparar el aire acondicionado.

3 STAFF [singular] B2

a person who works in a technical capacity, often providing support or assistance to professionals

técnico de apoyo, asistente técnico

  • be a technician

Collocations lab technician · medical technician

  • She is a lab technician at the hospital.

    Ella es una técnica en el laboratorio del hospital.