Spanish word

taller

Pronunciation

IPA/taˈʝeɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounworkshop

Example

¿Vas a asistir al taller de hoy?

Are you going to attend today's workshop?

Illustration for taller (workshop)

More examples

El taller práctico incluyó ejercicios en parejas.

The practical workshop included partner exercises.

Core concept

A practical class where participants make projects and practice techniques.

Common phrases

  • taller de conversación

    conversation workshop

  • taller práctico

    practical workshop

  • taller intensivo

    intensive workshop

Similar words

clase: Formal lesson time in which a teacher directs explanation and demonstration of a topic.
curso: Coherent program of study that consists of several lessons across a set timeframe.
sesión: Defined time block for a meeting or class that occurs within a larger schedule.
práctica: Session of applied exercises that reinforces theory through hands-on doing.

Definition in Spanish

Actividad formativa práctica en la que un grupo aprende y aplica una habilidad mediante ejercicios o proyectos.

Word origin

Borrowed from French atelier, originally meaning 'workroom', and adapted in Spanish to denote a hands-on educational session focused on doing.

Usage tips

  • Asistir a un taller means to attend the workshop, while dar un taller means to run or give the session.

Other meanings

  • studionoun
  • repair shopnoun

Opposites

  • clase teóricatheoretical classnoun
  • sesión magistralpublic lecturenoun

Related words

  • talleristaworkshop contributornoun

Word lists with this word