Spanish Conversation · Level 76
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Spanish word
artífice
Pronunciation
IPA/aɾˈtifiθe/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)craftsman
Example
El mueble fue restaurado por un artífice experto.
The furniture was restored by an expert craftsman.
More examples
La exposición incluyó una obra de un artífice local.
The exhibition included a work by a local craftsman.
Core concept
Skilled artisan carving a wooden chair.
Common phrases
obra de un artífice
work by a craftsman
el artífice detrás de la idea
architect of the idea
Similar words
artesano: Produces handmade everyday or decorative items using established craft methods.
maestro: Exhibits mastery of a craft and mentors apprentices in specialized techniques.
artista: Produces creative pieces intended mainly for aesthetic or expressive effect.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que realiza trabajos con habilidad manual o intelectual, creando o reparando objetos, obras o proyectos.
Word origin
The word comes from Latin artifex, from ars 'skill' plus a -fex element related to facere 'to make', and it means a person who makes things with skill.
Usage tips
- False friend with English artifice, which means 'trick', and in everyday speech Spanish speakers often use artesano or a specific trade name rather than artífice.
Other meanings
- creatornoun
- originatornoun
Related words
- artificiocontrivancenoun