muratore
/mu.raˈto.re/masculine
The English word 'bricklayer' is translated into Italian as muratore.
Meaning: craftsman (noun)
Which one should you use?
While muratore refers specifically to the mason or bricklayer, costruttore is a more general term for a builder or constructor.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is muratore. The masculine plural form of muratore is muratori. The feminine singular form of muratore is muratrice and the feminine plural form of muratore is muratrici.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: /mu.raˈto.re/.
Did you know?
- The verb murare is used in the phrase murare vivo, which means to wall someone up alive. This macabre expression is a common trope in Italian gothic literature and historical accounts of torture.
- While muratore is the standard term, you may see the word maestro used in construction contexts to describe a highly experienced foreman or master craftsman.
- In Italian, the word muro for 'wall' is a cognate of the English word 'mural'. While a muratore builds the wall, a 'muralist' decorates it.
Examples in context
- Sono un muratore.I am a bricklayer.
- Abbiamo bisogno di un manovale specializzato nel settore delle costruzioni in mattoniWe need a laborer specialized in bricklaying
- Sei un bravo muratore.You are a skilled bricklayer.
- un esperto muratoreAn expert bricklayer
- un giovane muratore talentuosoA talented young bricklayer
- Sei un muratore?Are you a bricklayer?
- Il muratore sta costruendo un muro.The bricklayer is building a wall.
- Cerco un buon muratore per il lavoro.I am looking for a good bricklayer for the job.
- Mio zio lavora come muratore.My uncle works as a bricklayer.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are talking about a renovation project at home.
- LorenzoHai trovato un muratore per il balcone?Did you find a bricklayer for the balcony?
- SofiaSì, il muratore arriverà domani mattina.Yes, the bricklayer will arrive tomorrow morning.
- LorenzoOttimo, spero che lavori velocemente.Great, I hope he works quickly.
- SofiaLui è molto bravo e preciso.He is very good and precise.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bricklayer” translations and entries muratore, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
