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artesano

craftsman; artisan

noun ahr-teh-SAH-noh Rare

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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