Spanish word

ceramista

Pronunciation

IPA/θeɾaˈmista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)potter

Example

Mi vecina es ceramista y da clases los fines de semana.

My neighbor is a potter and gives classes on weekends.

Illustration for ceramista (potter)

More examples

Fui al taller del ceramista y compré una taza hecha a mano.

I went to the potter's workshop and bought a handmade cup.

Core concept

Hands molding a clay bowl before firing.

Common phrases

  • taller del ceramista

    potter's workshop

  • ceramista local

    local potter

  • obra de ceramista

    potter's work

Similar words

alfarero: Shapes clay on a wheel or by hand to produce traditional earthenware like pots and jars.
ceramicista: Produces ceramic and porcelain wares professionally, managing clay, glazes, and kiln firings.
artesano: Handcrafts practical household goods and decorative objects by shaping and finishing raw materials.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que se dedica a hacer objetos de cerámica, como platos o jarrones, moldeando, esmaltando y cociendo el barro.

Word origin

Formed from cerámica plus the suffix -ista, where -ista marks a practitioner (compare artista), and cerámica goes back to Greek keramos 'pottery'.

Usage tips

  • The word keeps the same form for men and women, so indicate gender with the article or an adjective (el/la ceramista, una ceramista famosa).

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