maestro de obras
/maestɾo de obɾas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "master builder" is translated into Spanish as maestro de obras.
The term maestro de obras refers to a highly skilled construction professional or foreman who manages building sites and the technical aspects of construction.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of maestro (master/teacher), de (of) and obras (works/construction projects).
Which one should you use?
While maestro de obras is the standard term, maestro mayor de obras is used in many Spanish-speaking countries as a formal technical and legal professional title. Additionally, Maestro Constructor can be used as a formal way to refer to a master builder.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun maestro to maestros, while the part de obras remains unchanged.
How do you pronounce it?
/maestɾo de obɾas/
Did you know?
- In various Spanish-speaking legal systems, the title maestro mayor de obras carries specific legal weight, allowing the person to sign off on certain technical building permits without a licensed architect.
- In some Latin American countries, a maestro de obras is not just a job title but a respected social status, often acting as the primary bridge between the architect and the workers.
- The word maestro is a doublet of magíster and máster, all of which trace back to the same Latin root magistrum.
Examples in context
- Mi vecino es un verdadero maestro de la construcción. Ha construido muchas casas en nuestro barrio.My neighbor is a true master builder. He has built many houses in our neighborhood.
- Mi padre ha trabajado como experto constructor durante más de 30 años. Ha construido impresionantes edificios en toda la ciudad.My father has worked as a master builder for over 30 years. He has built impressive buildings all over the city.
- Él es un excelente maestro de obras.He is an excellent master builder.
- Necesitamos contratar a un maestro de obras.We need to hire a master builder.
- El maestro de obras supervisa la construcción.The master builder supervises the construction.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are visiting a construction site.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿dónde está el maestro de obras?Daniel, where is the master builder?
- DanielEstá en la planta baja ahora.He is on the ground floor right now.
- SofíaQuiero preguntarle sobre los materiales.I want to ask him about the materials.
- DanielVamos a buscarlo juntos.Let's go look for him together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, maestro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
