confeccionar

to make

verb kohn-fehk-syoh-NAHR Rare

Origin: Latin confectio (preparation)

Also means

to prepare

Usage Note

Confeccionar means to make or prepare something with care, most commonly clothing (confeccionar un traje — to make a suit) or food/documents (confeccionar una lista). It is more formal than hacer and implies a deliberate, crafted process. In the fashion industry, confección (the noun) refers to the garment-making trade.

Examples

"La modista confeccionó el vestido a mano."

Natural Translation

The dressmaker made the dress by hand.

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