Platero (en. Silversmith)

/plaˈteɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Artisan who works silver to create decorative or utilitarian objects.

The silversmith made a beautiful silver jewel.

El platero fabricó una hermosa joya de plata.

Term used in some regions to refer to a jeweler.

I went to the silversmith to fix my ring.

Fui al platero a arreglar mi anillo.

From Latin 'platus' meaning 'flat' or 'silver'.

goldsmith by trade

A person who is professionally engaged in working with silver.

platero de oficio

work of a silversmith

Activity related to the crafting of silver items.

trabajo de platero

silver

Precious, white metal used in jewelry and the manufacturing of objects.

plata

silverware

Set of silver objects, especially those used on the table.

platería

plateresque

Style of art that blends elements of the Renaissance with goldsmithing.

plateresco

Colloquial term to refer to someone who does business with precious metals.

That silversmith always has good deals.

Ese platero siempre tiene buenas ofertas.

Expression used to describe something of great value or beauty.

That decoration is silversmithing, I assure you it impresses.

Esa decoración es platera, te aseguro que impresiona.