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sastre

SAHS-treh/ˈsastɾe/

“sastre” means “tailor” in Spanish (a professional who makes or alters clothing, especially suits).

tailor

Also: suit-maker
NounmB1
General
A tailor carefully measuring a piece of blue fabric with a yellow measuring tape on a wooden table.

📝 In Action

El sastre tomó mis medidas para hacerme un traje nuevo.

A2

The tailor took my measurements to make me a new suit.

Tienes que llevar esa chaqueta al sastre porque te queda muy grande.

B1

You have to take that jacket to the tailor because it's too big for you.

Mi abuelo era un sastre muy famoso en este pueblo.

A1

My grandfather was a very famous tailor in this town.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • costurero (sewer/dressmaker)
  • modista (dressmaker/fashion designer)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ir al sastre – to go to the tailor
  • hecho a medida por un sastre – tailor-made
  • taller de sastre – tailor shop

Idioms & Expressions

  • cajón de sastre – a jumble or a hodgepodge of unrelated things

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "sastre" in Spanish:

suit-maker→tailor→

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Quick Quiz: sastre

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📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
sastrería(tailor shop) — Noun
sastreril(tailor-like) — Adjective
sastra(female tailor) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Old Catalan word 'sastre', which evolved from the Latin 'sartor', meaning 'someone who patches or mends'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: tailleurEnglish: sartorial

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'sastre' only for men?

While the word is masculine by default, it refers to the profession. You can say 'la sastre' or 'la sastra' for a female tailor.

What is the difference between a 'sastre' and a 'costurero'?

A 'sastre' is a specialist in formal wear and heavy garments like suits and coats. A 'costurero' is a more general term for anyone who sews.

Is 'sastre' a common last name?

Yes, just like the name 'Tailor' in English, 'Sastre' is a relatively common surname in Spain.