How to Say "crafts" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “crafts” is “artes” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
manual trades

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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