English–Spanish
“foreman” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/maˈestɾe/
Example
El maestre de la obra revisó los planos.
The foreman at the construction site checked the plans.
How to say “foreman” in Spanish
“Foreman” in Spanish is maestre.
Site supervisor coordinating workers and plans.
Example sentences with maestre
En el puerto, el maestre coordinó la descarga del barco.
At the port, the foreman coordinated the unloading of the ship.
Tips for using maestre
- In modern Spanish, jefe or encargado often replaces maestre in everyday workplaces, so maestre occurs mainly in construction, maritime, or formal and historical contexts.