master

US /ˈmæs.tɚ/
UK /ˈmæs.tɚ/
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1.

amo, patrón

a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves

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The master of the house greeted his guests.
El amo de la casa saludó a sus invitados.
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The dog obeyed its master's commands.
El perro obedeció las órdenes de su amo.
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2.

amo, maestro

a person who has complete control of something

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He is the master of his own destiny.
Él es el amo de su propio destino.
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She became the master of the situation.
Ella se convirtió en la dueña de la situación.
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controllercommanderrulerdirectorgovernor
3.

maestro, experto

a person highly skilled in a particular art or craft

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He is a true master of chess.
Es un verdadero maestro del ajedrez.
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The painting was done by an old master.
La pintura fue hecha por un viejo maestro.
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expertvirtuosomaestrogurupro
1.

dominar, perfeccionar

to acquire complete knowledge or skill in an art, technique, or subject

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She hopes to master the art of negotiation.
Ella espera dominar el arte de la negociación.
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It took him years to master the guitar.
Le tomó años dominar la guitarra.
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2.

dominar, controlar

to overcome or control something

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He managed to master his fear of heights.
Logró dominar su miedo a las alturas.
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The company needs to master its production costs.
La empresa necesita controlar sus costos de producción.
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conquersubduetamecontrolovercome
1.

maestro, experto

having or showing very great skill or proficiency

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He gave a master class in piano playing.
Dio una clase magistral de piano.
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The chef prepared a master dish.
El chef preparó un plato magistral.
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expertskilledproficientaccomplishedvirtuoso
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