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“carpenter” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kaɾpinˈteɾo/

Example

El carpintero arregló la mesa.

The carpenter fixed the table.

Illustration for carpintero (carpenter)

How to say “carpenter” in Spanish

“Carpenter” in Spanish is carpintero.

Skilled woodworker who builds, repairs, and fits furniture and other wooden household elements.

Full entry for carpintero: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with carpintero

El carpintero del barrio hace mesas a medida.

The neighborhood carpenter makes custom tables.

Tips for using carpintero

  • Spanish distinguishes carpintero (general carpentry, repairs, installations) from ebanista (fine furniture maker), and carpintería refers to the workshop or the trade rather than the person.

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