Spanish Conversation · Level 137
44 words
Spanish word
artesanía
Pronunciation
IPA/aɾtesaˈnia/
Meaning
- feminine nounhandicraft
Example
Compré una artesanía en el mercado.
I bought a handicraft at the market.
More examples
En el taller, mi madre hace artesanía para venderla.
In the workshop, my mother makes handicrafts to sell.
Core concept
Small handmade object showing traditional techniques or motifs.
Common phrases
comprar artesanía
buy handicrafts
hacer artesanía
make handicrafts
feria de artesanía
craft fair
Similar words
manualidad: Small handmade craft or decorative item often made as a hobby or school project.
recuerdo: Small keepsake bought during travel that recalls a place or experience.
Definition in Spanish
Objeto hecho a mano por un artesano o en un taller pequeño que suele reflejar técnicas o motivos tradicionales.
Word origin
From artesano (craftsperson) plus the noun-forming suffix -ía, with artesano ultimately from Latin ars meaning 'skill'.
Usage tips
- At markets, buyers often ask '¿Es hecho a mano?' or '¿De qué material es?' to learn who made an artesanía and what technique or material was used.