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    Espartero (en. Esparto grass)

    /es.parˈte.ɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Specialized worker in the collection and processing of esparto.
    The basket maker collected esparto in the field for later use.
    El espartero recogía esparto en el campo para su posterior uso.
    Person who makes esparto objects such as baskets or rugs.
    My grandmother was a basket maker and made beautiful esparto baskets.
    Mi abuela fue espartera y hacía preciosas cestas de esparto.
    Term used in some regions to refer to people of humble occupation.
    In the village, the basket maker was always well-liked by everyone.
    En el pueblo, el espartero siempre era bien querido por todos.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish 'esparter', which means 'to work with esparto'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live from basket making
    to make the trade of basket maker one's means of livelihood
    vivir de la espartería
    basket maker by profession
    a person who has taken basket making as their regular job
    espartero de profesión

    Related Words

    esparto
    herbaceous plant used to make ropes, baskets, and other objects.
    esparto
    basket making
    the art and craft of making baskets.
    cestería
    artisan
    a person who practices a manual trade, generally with a high artistic component.
    artesano

    Slang Meanings

    Hardworking and persevering worker.
    That basket maker doesn't stop working; he is the best at his trade.
    Ese espartero no para de trabajar, es el mejor en su oficio.
    Someone who does undervalued work.
    Although he is a basket maker, his work is essential for the local economy.
    Aunque es espartero, su trabajo es fundamental para la economía local.