How to Say "handicraft" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “handicraft” is “labor” — C1 level.
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nounC1
manual creative work
Examples
Mi tía siempre tiene una labor de punto entre manos.
My aunt always has some knitting needlework in her hands.
Vendían labores de encaje muy finas en la plaza.
They were selling very fine lace needlework in the square.
Esta labor requiere mucha precisión.
This needlework requires a lot of precision.
Specific Meaning
In a domestic or craft context, 'las labores' often specifically refers to sewing or embroidery rather than general housework.
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