costurera
/kostuˈɾeɾa/feminine
The English phrase "seamstress" is translated into Spanish as costurera.
costurera refers to a woman who sews clothes professionally.
Meaning: woman who sews clothes professionally (noun)
Which one should you use?
While costurera refers specifically to a woman who sews, the masculine form costurero is used for a man who sews professionally.
How do you pronounce it?
/kostuˈɾeɾa/
Did you know?
- The word costura (seam/stitching) is also used in the Spanish-speaking world to refer to the 'stitching' or 'seams' of a football, meaning the texture of the ball.
- Historically, the trade of the costurera was one of the few socially acceptable ways for women to earn an independent income in traditional Spanish societies.
- In Spanish, the suffix -era in costurera is often used to denote a profession or a tool, similar to how cafetera is a coffee maker.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, costurera! ¿Me puedes ayudar con este vestido?Hi, seamstress! Can you help me with this dress?
- La costurera arregló mi vestido de novia.The seamstress repaired my wedding dress.
- Necesito hablar con una costurera profesional.I need to speak with a professional seamstress.
- Mi abuela era una costurera muy famosa.My grandmother was a very famous seamstress.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are discussing a gift for a party.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿conoces a una buena costurera?Daniel, do you know a good seamstress?
- DanielSí, mi hermana es una costurera excelente.Yes, my sister is an excellent seamstress.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! Ella puede hacerme un vestido.That's great! She can make me a dress.
- DanielClaro, le preguntaré a ella.Sure, I will ask her.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “seamstress” translations and entries costurera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
