Spanish Conversation · Level 140
44 words
Spanish word
tejedor
Pronunciation
IPA/texeˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounknitter
Example
Mi abuela es una tejedora excelente.
My grandmother is an excellent knitter.
More examples
En la feria vimos a una tejedora tradicional vendiendo mantas.
At the fair we saw a traditional knitter selling blankets.
Core concept
Maker of fabric and knitted items on a loom or with needles.
Common phrases
tejedora tradicional
traditional knitter
tejedora a mano
hand knitter
tejedora de la plaza
plaza knitter
Similar words
modista: Designs and tailors clothing, shaping garments for style and fit.
costurero: Sews fabric to assemble or mend garments and small textile items.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que teje en un telar o con agujas para crear tejidos, telas o piezas decorativas, ya sea como oficio o como afición.
Word origin
From Spanish tejer 'to weave or knit' plus the agentive suffix -dor, with tejer ultimately from Latin texere 'to weave'.
Usage tips
- Tejer covers both weaving and knitting in Spanish, so say telar or agujas when it is important to distinguish a loom weaver from a hand knitter.