How to Say "to tailor" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to tailor” is “confeccionar” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1
specifically making clothes
Examples
Ella confeccionó su propio vestido para la fiesta.
She made her own dress for the party.
El artesano confecciona las joyas con mucho cuidado.
The craftsman makes the jewelry with a lot of care.
Necesitamos confeccionar cortinas nuevas para el salón.
We need to make new curtains for the living room.
It's more than just 'hacer'
While 'hacer' means 'to make' in general, 'confeccionar' implies a process involving multiple steps, like sewing or assembling components.
Using it for everything
Mistake: “Confecciono mi cama cada mañana.”
Correction: Hago mi cama cada mañana. Use 'confeccionar' for creative or manufacturing processes, not for simple daily chores.
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