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    Albañil (en. Construction worker)

    /al.ba.nˈjil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A worker specialized in construction with bricks or blocks.
    The mason built a wall with great skill.
    El albañil construyó una pared con gran destreza.
    An artisan skilled in handling construction materials.
    She hired a mason to remodel the kitchen.
    Ella contrató a un albañil para que remodelara la cocina.
    Also refers to the laborer who works on the construction site.
    Masons are essential for the progress of the project.
    Los albañiles son esenciales para el avance del proyecto.

    Etymology

    From the Hispano-Arabic *albanīl, derived from the Classical Arabic بنّاء (bannāʾ), meaning 'builder'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    construction mason
    Mason who works on a specific construction site.
    albañil de obra
    to work as a mason
    To perform construction work.
    hacer de albañil
    retired mason
    Mason who has stopped working due to age.
    albañil jubilado

    Related Words

    work
    Construction or work carried out by masons.
    obra
    brick
    Basic material used by masons in construction.
    ladrillo
    construction
    The process of building structures.
    construcción

    Slang Meanings

    Foreman
    That mason is a true foreman due to his experience.
    Ese albañil es un verdadero maestro de obra por su experiencia.
    Job
    I need a job as a mason to save a bit.
    Necesito chamba como albañil para ahorrar un poco.