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    Albañiles (en. Bricklayers)

    /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

    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.
    Master builder
    The master builder is a mason with a lot of experience.
    El maestro de obra es un albañil con mucha experiencia.