Usage Note
Artesano is someone who makes goods by hand using traditional craft skills. The feminine is artesana. The related noun artesanía refers to handicrafts as a category or trade. Artesano contrasts with industrial in product labeling — pan artesano means hand-made bread.
Examples
"El artesano tallaba madera con destreza."
Natural Translation
The craftsman carved wood with skill.

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