Cooper
/koopeɾ/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for the English noun "cooper" is Cooper.
Cooper refers to a craftsman.
Meaning: craftsman (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Señor Cooper might be replaced by Don Cooper in formal settings.
How do you pronounce it?
/koopeɾ/
Did you know?
- The word tonelada for 'ton' is derived from the same root as tonelero, because the capacity of a standard wine cask defined the unit of weight.
- If you call someone Don Cooper, you are actually breaking a traditional Spanish social rule. The honorific Don is almost always paired with a person's first name rather than their surname.
- Historically, the tonelero was vital to the Spanish economy for preserving salted fish and olive oil, the two primary exports of the empire.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, Señor Cooper. Me encuentro a su disposición para discutir el informeGood morning, Mr. Cooper. I am available to discuss the report
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are visiting a traditional workshop.
- AlejandroMira, ese hombre es un Cooper profesional.Look, that man is a professional cooper.
- LucíaEs increíble cómo trabaja la madera.It is incredible how he works the wood.
- AlejandroSí, el oficio de Cooper es muy antiguo.Yes, the cooper trade is very old.
- LucíaMe gustaría comprar uno de sus barriles.I would like to buy one of his barrels.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
