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    Carpintero (en. Carpenter)

    /kaɾpinˈteɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A professional dedicated to carpentry.
    The carpenter made a beautiful wooden table.
    El carpintero hizo una hermosa mesa de madera.
    A worker specialized in the construction of furniture.
    The carpenter arrived to install the shelves.
    El carpintero llegó para instalar las estanterías.
    A person who uses tools to work with wood.
    The carpenter uses a saw to cut the wood.
    El carpintero utiliza un serrucho para cortar la madera.

    Etymology

    The term carpenter comes from the Latin 'carpentarius', which means 'one who works with wood'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    river carpenter
    It refers to a carpenter who works in the construction and repair of boats.
    carpintero de ribera
    to be in the hands of a carpenter
    It means that something needs to be fixed by an expert.
    estar en manos de un carpintero

    Related Words

    carpentry
    The art of working with wood to make different objects.
    carpintería
    wood
    Material that the carpenter mainly uses.
    madera
    tools
    Instruments that the carpenter uses for their work.
    herramientas

    Slang Meanings

    Woodcutter
    That carpenter is a top-notch woodcutter.
    Ese carpintero es un cortador de madera de primera.
    Master carpenter
    My grandfather was a highly respected master carpenter.
    Mi abuelo era un maestro carpintero muy respetado.