escultor

es-kool-TOR/eskulˈtoɾ/

“escultor” means “sculptor” in Spanish (An artist who carves or shapes materials.).

sculptor

Also: carver, statue maker

Miguel Ángel fue un escultor muy famoso.

Michelangelo was a very famous sculptor.

El escultor usa un martillo y un cincel para trabajar la piedra.

The sculptor uses a hammer and a chisel to work the stone.

Conocí a un escultor que hace figuras de metal reciclado.

I met a sculptor who makes figures out of recycled metal.

Words that translate to "escultor" in Spanish:

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How do you say 'The stone sculptor' in Spanish?

👥 Word Family▼

esculpir(to sculpt) — Verb

esculpido(sculpted) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'sculptor', which comes from 'sculpere' meaning 'to carve or cut out'. It's a direct ancestor of the English word.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: sculpteurItalian: scultore

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Is 'escultor' used for women too?

In modern Spanish, women are usually called 'una escultora'. This entry focuses on the masculine form 'escultor'.

What is the plural of 'escultor'?

Since it ends in a consonant, you add '-es' to make it plural: 'escultores'.

How do I say 'to sculpt' as an action?

The verb is 'esculpir'. For example: 'Él quiere esculpir una estatua' (He wants to sculpt a statue).