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How to Say "crafts" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcraftsis artesB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1

artes

nounB1
manual trades
A close-up view of hands diligently weaving colorful yarn on a small wooden loom, demonstrating technical skill.

Examples

Él domina las artes de la pesca tradicional.

He masters the techniques of traditional fishing.

Practico artes marciales desde pequeño.

I have practiced martial arts since I was little.

Las artes de la guerra son un tema fascinante.

The arts of war (warfare skills) are a fascinating subject.

Using 'Artes' for Skills

When 'artes' refers to practical skills or methods, it often appears in fixed phrases like 'artes marciales' or 'artes de la caza' (hunting techniques).

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