Talleres (en. Workshops)

/taˈʎeɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Space allocated for the practical teaching of a skill or activity.
In art workshops, you learn to paint and sculpt.
En los talleres de arte se aprende a pintar y esculpir.
Place where vehicle repairs or maintenance are carried out.
I took my car to a workshop to change the oil.
Llevé mi coche a un taller para cambiar el aceite.
Set of formative activities developed in a practical way.
Cooking workshops are very popular in the community.
Los talleres de cocina son muy populares en la comunidad.

Etymology

From the term 'taller', which comes from the Latin 'taliarium', referring to a workplace.

Common Phrases and Expressions

craft workshop
Space where artistic and manual work is taught and done.
taller de manualidades
writing workshop
Course where techniques and styles of writing are learned.
taller de escritura
repair workshop
Place where objects or machines are fixed, such as vehicles or appliances.
taller de reparación

Related Words

workshop
Space where work or teaching takes place.
taller
craft
Manual activity that produces decorative or utilitarian objects.
artesanía
course
Set of lessons on a specific topic.
curso

Slang Meanings

A creative space where ideas are developed.
That workshop is a place of inspiration for many artists.
Ese taller es un lugar de inspiración para muchos artistas.
An informal meeting to learn something new.
This weekend there is a cooking workshop at Juan's house.
Este fin de semana hay un taller de cocina en casa de Juan.