How to Say "workmanship" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “workmanship” is “acabado” — use 'acabado' when referring to the final quality of execution or the surface finish of an object, emphasizing its appearance.
acabado
ah-kah-BAH-doha.kaˈβa.ðo
Examples
El acabado brillante de este coche es impresionante.
The glossy finish of this car is impressive.
Busco un acabado mate para la pared de la cocina.
I'm looking for a matte finish for the kitchen wall.
Se nota un acabado de primera calidad en los muebles.
A top-quality workmanship is noticeable in the furniture.
Using 'el acabado'
When used as a noun, 'acabado' is always masculine (el acabado). It refers to the physical final state or texture of an object, like paint, wood, or metal.
Confusing Verb and Noun
Mistake: “La coche tiene acabado.”
Correction: El coche tiene un buen acabado.
factura
fak-TOO-rafakˈtu.ɾa
Examples
La factura de esta mesa es excelente; se nota el trabajo artesanal.
The workmanship of this table is excellent; you can tell it's handcrafted.
Su última novela tiene una factura literaria impresionante.
His latest novel has an impressive literary make/quality.
Figurative Use
This meaning extends the idea of 'making' something (like an invoice) to describe the quality of construction or execution of an object, artwork, or piece of writing.
Acabado vs. Factura
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