Spanish Conversation · Level 87
60 words
Spanish word
forjador
Pronunciation
IPA/foɾxaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounblacksmith
Example
El forjador reparó la reja del balcón.
The blacksmith repaired the balcony grille.
More examples
Fui al forjador para pedirle que afilara un cuchillo.
I went to the blacksmith to ask him to sharpen a knife.
Core concept
Artisan hammering red-hot metal on an anvil.
Similar words
herrero: Makes and repairs utilitarian metal goods by heating and shaping iron with traditional tools.
artesano: Creates objects by hand with attention to craft and design, often one-of-a-kind.
Definition in Spanish
Obrero o artesano que trabaja el metal mediante calor y golpes para darle forma.
Word origin
From Spanish forjar 'to forge' plus the agentive suffix -dor, with forjar ultimately from Latin fabricāre 'to make', meaning literally 'one who forges'.
Usage tips
- Often contrasted with herrero; forjador emphasizes the craft of shaping metal by heat and hammering, while herrero commonly names a traditional ironworker such as a horseshoer.