How to Say "jewelry making" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “jewelry making” is “joyería” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Hay una joyería muy cara en el centro comercial.
There is a very expensive jewelry store in the mall.
Ella prefiere la joyería de plata sobre la de oro.
She prefers silver jewelry over gold jewelry.
Él lleva años trabajando en el sector de la joyería.
He has been working in the jewelry industry for years.
A Multi-Purpose Word
In Spanish, this one word covers three things: the store where you buy gems, the items you wear (jewelry), and the actual craft of making them. Context tells you which is which!
Always Feminine
No matter which meaning you use, it is always 'la joyería'. Even if the shop owner is a man, the word for the shop stays feminine.
Joyería vs. Joyero
Mistake: “Busco un joyería para guardar mi anillo.”
Correction: Busco un joyero para guardar mi anillo.
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