Spanish word

plomero

Pronunciation

IPA/ploˈmeɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounplumber

Example

Necesito llamar al plomero.

I need to call the plumber.

Illustration for plomero (plumber)

More examples

¿Puedes recomendarme un plomero bueno para una reparación urgente?

Can you recommend a good plumber for an urgent repair?

Core concept

Worker replacing a corroded metal pipe behind a bathroom wall.

Common phrases

  • buscar un plomero

    look for a plumber

  • plomero local

    local plumber

  • pedir presupuesto al plomero

    ask the plumber for an estimate

Similar words

fontanero: Installs and repairs water pipes, taps, and plumbing fixtures in buildings and homes.
gasfitero: Works on gas and water piping, installing and repairing gas lines and related fittings.
instalador: Installs and fits equipment and piping on site, connecting fixtures and system components.

Definition in Spanish

Profesional que se ocupa de solucionar fugas, atascos e instalar o sustituir tuberías y grifos en edificios y viviendas.

Word origin

Formed from plomo 'lead' plus the agent suffix -ero, so plomero originally meant a worker who handled lead plumbing and now denotes a plumber or plumbing contractor.

Usage tips

  • The feminine form is plomera and agreement matters in descriptions and ads, and many regions also use fontanero/fontanera for the same trade.

Other meanings

  • plumbing techniciannoun

Related words

  • plomeríaplumbingnoun

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