craftsman
gb/kɹˈæftsmən/ us/kɹˈæftsmən/
B2
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Acepciones
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Sustantivo
B2
role
1
skilled maker of handmade items
A person who makes things by hand very well.
Patrón de uso:
a craftsman; a craftsman who makes [things]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse craftsman (a skilled maker) with craft (a hobby activity) or use it when they mean artist (focused on creative expression).
Sinónimos
artisan (Often suggests traditional methods and high-quality handmade work.)
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maker (More general; does not always imply high skill.)
Antónimos
amateur (Not professionally trained or not highly skilled.)
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mass producer (Produces goods in large quantities rather than by hand.)
Colocaciones
skilled craftsman
|master craftsman
|local craftsman
|traditional craftsman
|fine craftsman
|a craftsman at work
|a craftsman workshop
|handmade by a craftsman
|craftsman furniture
|craftsman jewelry
Temas
work
|arts
|manufacturing
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- The craftsman carved the handle from walnut and polished it by hand.
- She bought the bowl directly from a craftsman at the weekend market.
- The museum showed tools used by a medieval craftsman.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The craftsman makes chairs by hand.
- I met a craftsman at the market.
Sustantivo
B2
role
2
skilled worker in a trade
A skilled worker, for example in building or repair work.
Patrón de uso:
a craftsman; a craftsman in [a trade]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes overuse craftsman for any worker; it implies skill and training, not just any job.
Sinónimos
tradesperson (Neutral modern term for someone in a trade; not gendered.)
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tradesman (Common, but can sound male-coded in some contexts.)
Antónimos
unskilled worker (Lacks specialized training or trade skill.)
Colocaciones
qualified craftsman
|experienced craftsman
|maintenance craftsman
|craftsman carpenter
|craftsman plumber
|craftsman joiner
|craftsman builder
|hire a craftsman
|team of craftsmen
|craftsman services
Temas
work
|construction
|business
Ejemplos
- They hired a craftsman to restore the original woodwork in the house.
- The company is looking for a craftsman with experience in metal fabrication.
- Only licensed craftsmen are allowed to work on the historic building.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We need a craftsman to fix the door.
- He is a craftsman in building work.
Sustantivo
C1
role
3
person who works with great skill
Someone who does their work extremely well and carefully.
Patrón de uso:
a craftsman of [something]; a craftsman with [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may think craftsman only means making physical objects; it can also praise careful, skillful work in writing, design, and similar fields.
Sinónimos
master (Stronger praise; can imply top-level expertise or authority.)
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perfectionist (Focuses on high standards; not always about skill.)
Antónimos
slapdash worker (Works carelessly and without attention to detail.)
Colocaciones
true craftsman
|consummate craftsman
|a craftsman of words
|a craftsman of storytelling
|a craftsman of dialogue
|a craftsman of his trade
|craftsmanlike skill
|meticulous craftsman
|a craftsman’s approach
|a craftsman’s standards
Temas
work
|arts
|education
Ejemplos
- He’s a craftsman with dialogue, shaping every line until it feels natural.
- Her code is clean and elegant—she’s a real craftsman.
- The editor admired him as a craftsman of short stories.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She is a craftsman with words.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
craftsman
AFI
GB/kɹˈæftsmən/
US/kɹˈæftsmən/
Sílabas y acento
crafts - man (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (crafts)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: craftsman
- Plural: craftsmen
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
a craftsman's eye
1/ə kɹˈæftsmənz ˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
ability to judge workmanship
The ability to see small details and quality.
Ejemplos
- With a craftsman's eye, she spotted the uneven stitching immediately.
- He has a craftsman's eye for good wood and solid joints.
- It takes a craftsman's eye to tell an original from a cheap copy.
craftsman bungalow
1/kɹˈæftsmən bˈʌŋɡəloʊ/
fixed phrase
house in Craftsman style
A type of house built in the Craftsman style.
Ejemplos
- They restored a 1912 Craftsman bungalow with the original built-in cabinets.
- The neighborhood is full of Craftsman bungalows and mature trees.
- She loves the wide porch typical of a Craftsman bungalow.
craftsman-style
1/kɹˈæftsmən stˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
in the Craftsman design style
Designed in the Craftsman style.
Ejemplos
- They added Craftsman-style trim around the windows.
- The kitchen has Craftsman-style cabinets in oak.
- He prefers Craftsman-style furniture because it feels solid and simple.
master craftsman
1/mˈæstɚ kɹˈæftsmən/
fixed phrase
top-level skilled craft worker
A craftsman who is extremely skilled.
Ejemplos
- The violin was made by a master craftsman in Cremona.
- She trained for years before she was recognized as a master craftsman.
- Only a master craftsman could repair the intricate inlay without damaging it.