Albañiles (en. Masons)

/alβaˈɲiles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Professional dedicated to the construction and repair of buildings.
The masons arrived early to start the work.
Los albañiles llegaron temprano para iniciar la obra.
Person specialized in masonry work.
The mason we hired is very competent.
El albañil que contratamos es muy competente.
Construction worker who prepares and places materials such as bricks and cement.
The masons are working on the renovation of the plaza.
Los albañiles están trabajando en la renovación de la plaza.

Etymology

Derived from the Hispano-Arabic 'al-baniy,' which means 'builder.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

second-class masons
Masons who lack the necessary experience or skills.
albañiles de segunda
masonry work
Refers to work related to the construction and repair of structures.
trabajo de albañil
to be a mason
Expression indicating that someone has skills in construction.
ser un albañil

Related Words

masonry
Activity of working with bricks and other materials to build.
albañilería
work
Construction or work that is being developed.
obra
walling
Work of building with stones, bricks, or other materials.
mampostería

Slang Meanings

Master builder
The master builder is a mason with a lot of experience.
El maestro de obra es un albañil con mucha experiencia.
Pick and shovel
Masons use pick and shovel to dig before starting the foundation.
Los albañiles usan pico y pala para cavar antes de comenzar la cimentación.