Herrero (en. Blacksmith)

/eˈre.ro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A craftsman dedicated to working with iron.
The blacksmith forged a beautiful sword.
El herrero forjó una hermosa espada.
A person who repairs metal objects.
The village blacksmith is always busy.
El herrero del pueblo siempre está ocupado.
An expert in welding and joining metals.
My father was a blacksmith all his life.
Mi padre fue herrero toda su vida.

Etymology

From Latin 'ferrariu', which means 'the one who works with iron'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with a hammer blow of a blacksmith
With great effort or strength.
a golpe de herrero

Related Words

tool
Utensil or instrument used in construction or repair work.
herramienta
forge
Place where metal is worked by heating and shaping it.
forja

Slang Meanings

The person who always fixes everything in the house.
That task would be done by the family blacksmith.
Esa tarea la haría el herrero de la familia.
Someone who has various technical skills.
He is a true blacksmith; he knows how to fix everything.
Es un verdadero herrero, sabe arreglar todo.