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/Sounds like "PROH" (as in "pro") + "feh" (as in "fence")/

Meaning

The short, affectionate way to call a teacher in all of Latin America. It's the natural, respectful yet casual way students address whoever teaches them every day.

Examples

The math profe is super easygoing, he doesn't fail anyone.

Profe, can I go to the bathroom?

Regional synonyms

A no-frills neighborhood bar in Venezuela where drinks are cheap, the music is loud, and nobody is pretending to be fancy. A taguara is the kind of place you go when you just want to drink without ceremony or a dress code.