Herrera (en. Blacksmith)

/eˈrera/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Officially, it refers to a metal worker, especially one who works with iron.

Example Sentence: The blacksmith forged a beautiful steel sword.

El herrera forjó una hermosa espada de acero.

Definition: It can also refer to a maker of metal tools.

Example Sentence: The blacksmith built tools for construction.

La herrera construyó herramientas para la construcción.

Etymology/Origin: It originates from the Latin 'ferrarius', which means 'of iron'.

Common Phrase: to the blacksmith

Common Phrase Meaning: Expression that refers to doing things in a traditional or artisanal manner.

a la herrera

Common Phrase: blacksmith work

Common Phrase Meaning: Work that involves manipulating and creating metal objects.

trabajo de herrera

Common Phrase: blacksmith of dreams

Common Phrase Meaning: Metaphor that refers to a person who helps others realize their dreams.

herrera de sueños

Related Word: forge

Related Word Description: Process of shaping a metal through heat and pressure.

forja

Related Word: tool

Related Word Description: Instrument used to perform a task or job.

herramienta

Related Word: metallurgy

Related Word Description: Science that studies metals and their treatment.

metalurgia

Slang Meaning: Colloquial term for referring to hard work.

Slang Example: Don't talk to me about blacksmithing, I worked from dawn to dusk all day.

No me hables de herrera, hoy estuve toda la jornada trabajando de sol a sol.

Slang Meaning: Humorous use to describe someone who fixes things at home.

Slang Example: He's always the blacksmith of the house, fixing everything that's broken.

Siempre es el herrera de la casa, arregla todo lo que está roto.