Spanish word

almagrista

Pronunciation

IPA/almaˈɣɾista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)red ocher seller

Example

¿Has visto al almagrista del mercado?

Have you seen the red ochre seller at the market?

Illustration for almagrista (red ocher seller)

More examples

Compré al almagrista un poco de almagre para restaurar una cerámica.

I bought a little red ochre from the red ochre seller to restore a piece of pottery.

Core concept

Person weighing and bagging red earth pigment.

Similar words

tendero: Runs a small shop selling household goods and food for everyday use.
vendedor: Sells products directly to customers in person, at shops, stalls, or on the street.
comerciante: Trades goods professionally, buying and selling merchandise for commercial profit.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que vende almagre, un pigmento rojo hecho de tierra o minerales, especialmente en mercados o puestos.

Word origin

Derived from medieval Spanish almagre for a red earth or mineral pigment plus -ista, originally referring to someone who trades or prepares that pigment.

Usage tips

  • Mainly a specialized or somewhat old-fashioned term seen in trade descriptions, historical texts, or market contexts rather than in casual conversation.

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