artigiano
/ar.tiˈd͡ʒa.no/masculine
The English word 'artisan' is translated into Italian as artigiano.
The term refers to a skilled manual worker.
Meaning: skilled manual worker (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form artigiano can be used to describe a male artisan. To describe a female artisan, use artigiana. For a group of men or a mixed-gender group, use the masculine plural artigiani. If you are referring to a group consisting only of women, use the feminine plural artigiane.
How do you pronounce it?
/ar.tiˈdʒa.no/. The word has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the title artigiano is often legally protected and requires a specific professional qualification or certification.
- Italian culture distinguishes between an artigiano and an artista, where the former focuses on technical mastery and the latter on creative expression.
- In some contexts, calling someone an artigiano is a way of praising their 'saper fare', a concept of practical knowledge that has no single English word.
Examples in context
- Io sono un artigiano.I'm an artisan.This sentence is useful for saying 'I'm an artisan' using artigiano.Tatoeba #6609845 by Guybrush88, translation #12295665 by Miktsoanit
- L'artigiano ha promesso di venire il giorno dopo.The artisan promised to come the next day.This sentence is useful for describing an artisan's promise using artigiano.Tatoeba #7135319 by Tore, translation #12295667 by Miktsoanit
- L'artigiano ha lavorato il legno con maestria, creando un pezzo unico e pregiato.The artisan has worked the wood with mastery, creating a unique and precious piece.This sentence is useful for describing how an artisan worked wood using artigiano.Tatoeba #11954805 by Guybrush88, translation #12295671 by Miktsoanit
- Il mio amico è un artigiano molto talentuoso.My friend is a very talented artisan.
- Nella bottega di quest'artigiano si trovano opere d'arte uniche.In this artisan's workshop, you can find unique artworks.
- Gli artigiani italiani sono rinomati in tutto il mondo.Italian artisans are renowned worldwide.
- Mi piace comprare il pane artigianale da questa panetteria.I like buying artisanal bread from this bakery.
- Hai mai provato la birra artigianale? È deliziosa!Have you ever tried artisanal beer? It's delicious!
- La pasta fatta in casa ha un sapore artigianale che adoro.Homemade pasta has an artisanal flavor that I adore.
- Amo il gelato artigianale, soprattutto il gusto alla fragola.I love artisanal ice cream, especially the strawberry flavor.
- Abito vicino a una piccola bottega di ceramiche artigianali.I live near a small shop selling artisanal ceramics.
- Il mio amico è un abile artigiano del cuoio.My friend is a skilled leather artisan.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are walking through a small village in Tuscany.
- AlessandroConosci un bravo artigiano qui in zona?Do you know a good artisan around here?
- GiuliaSì, l'artigiano che fa la ceramica è bravissimo.Yes, the artisan who makes ceramics is very good.
- AlessandroVorrei comprare un vaso fatto a mano.I would like to buy a handmade vase.
- GiuliaAllora dobbiamo andare nel suo laboratorio.Then we must go to his workshop.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “artisan” translations and entries artigiano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
