How to Say "craftsperson" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “craftsperson” is “artesano” — A2 level.
Examples
El artesano trabaja el cuero con mucha paciencia.
The artisan works the leather with a lot of patience.
En el mercado del pueblo, puedes conocer a cada artesano y ver cómo trabajan.
In the village market, you can meet each craftsperson and see how they work.
Los artesanos locales están luchando por mantener vivas las tradiciones antiguas.
Local artisans are struggling to keep ancient traditions alive.
Changing Gender
To talk about a woman who makes crafts, simply change the 'o' to an 'a': 'la artesana'.
People vs. Things
When this word refers to a person, it acts as a noun. When it describes an object, it acts as an adjective.
Artesano vs. Artista
Mistake: “Calling a painter an 'artesano'.”
Correction: Use 'artista' for fine arts (painting, sculpture) and 'artesano' for someone making functional items like pottery, jewelry, or bread by hand.
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