herrero
/eˈreɾo/masculine
The Spanish word for blacksmith is herrero. Wiktionary also lists ferrero (disused).
Meaning: iron forger (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| herrero | /eˈreɾo/ | masculine |
| ferrero (disused) | masculine |
A blacksmith is an iron forger.
What does it mean word for word?
The word herrero is derived from the root for iron, which is hierro.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the word herrero is commonly used to mean blacksmith.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is herrero. To refer to a female blacksmith, use herrera. For the plural form, use herreros.
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈreɾo/
Did you know?
- The word herrero evolved from the Old Spanish ferrero, showing a historical shift where the initial 'f' changed to a silent 'h'.
- While herrero refers to the smith, the word herrería refers to both the workshop and the ornate ironwork found on balconies and gates throughout Spain and Latin America.
- In Spanish, the word hierro for 'iron' is a linguistic cousin of the English word 'iron'. Both trace their roots back to the Latin word ferrum, which gave the language its initial 'f' sound.
Examples in context
- Él era un herrero hábil.He was a skilled blacksmith.This sentence describes a skilled herrero.Tatoeba #5320037 by mervert1, translation #5320021 by mervert1
- Hay una necesidad de un herrero en esta ciudad.This city's in need of a blacksmith.This sentence expresses a need for a herrero in a city.Tatoeba #4337198 by mervert1, translation #2282325 by loSqual
- El herrero creó una hermosa reja de hierro forjado.The blacksmith created a beautiful wrought iron gate.
- El herrero arregló la herramienta.The blacksmith fixed the tool.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing a local craftsman.
- MateoMaría, ¿sabes dónde está el herrero?María, do you know where the blacksmith is?
- MaríaCreo que está en su taller.I think he is in his workshop.
- MateoEse herrero trabaja muy rápido.That blacksmith works very fast.
- MaríaSí, es muy bueno en su oficio.Yes, he is very good at his craft.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blacksmith” translations and entries herrero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries herrero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
