Spanish word

electricista

Pronunciation

IPA/elektɾiˈθista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)electrician

Example

Tenemos que contratar a un electricista para arreglar la luz.

We need to hire an electrician to fix the light.

Illustration for electricista (electrician)

More examples

El electricista revisó la instalación y solucionó el problema.

The electrician inspected the installation and fixed the problem.

Core concept

Hands installing a ceiling light fixture and testing a wall socket.

Common phrases

  • llamar al electricista

    call the electrician

  • contratar a un electricista

    hire an electrician

  • trabajar como electricista

    work as an electrician

Similar words

técnico: Specializes in diagnosing technical faults and repairing machinery or system components.
instalador: Sets up new wiring and electrical devices and completes tests to enable safe use.
fontanero: Handles installation and repair of plumbing fittings and pipework to supply water reliably.

Definition in Spanish

Profesional especializado en montar, revisar y solucionar averías en circuitos, enchufes y sistemas eléctricos de edificios.

Word origin

From Spanish eléctrico (from Latin electricus) plus the agent suffix -ista, meaning a specialist who works with electricity.

Usage tips

  • In Spanish, electricista commonly denotes someone who handles building wiring and fixtures rather than appliance or electronics repair, and stating the exact task avoids confusion.

Other meanings

  • wiremannoun

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