costurero
/kostuˈɾeɾo/
The English phrase "sewing kit" is translated into Spanish as costurero.
costurero refers to a package. You can also use the phrase estuche de costura, which literally translates to "sewing case."
Meaning: package (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word costurero is a compound formed from costura (sewing) and the suffix -ero, which is used to denote a person or a container/place for something.
Which one should you use?
costurero is the standard masculine form for the kit, while estuche de costura serves as a common alternative meaning a sewing case.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some dialects, the form costurera can be used to refer to the kit, though this form more commonly refers to a seamstress.
How does it change in a sentence?
While costurero is the standard masculine form for the kit, the feminine form costurera is sometimes used for the kit in certain dialects.
How do you pronounce it?
/kostuˈɾeɾo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking households, the costurero is traditionally a repurposed biscuit or cookie tin.
- The suffix -ero used in costurero is a linguistic 'double agent' that can transform a word into either a professional, like a 'panadero' (baker), or a container, like 'perchero' (coat rack).
- In Spanish, the suffix -ero creates a vast family of containers, such as salero for a salt shaker and azucarero for a sugar bowl. This makes costurero part of a consistent linguistic pattern for household objects.
Examples in context
- Tengo un estuche de costura para arreglar mis pantalones.I have a sewing kit to fix my pants.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar un kit de costura aquí en la ciudad?Where can I buy a sewing kit here in the city?
- Me encantó el set de costura que me regalaste por mi cumpleaños.I loved the sewing set you gave me on my birthday.
- ¿Dónde está mi costurero?Where is my sewing kit?
- Necesito un costurero para arreglar mi camisa.I need a sewing kit to fix my shirt.
- El costurero está dentro de la caja azul.The sewing kit is inside the blue box.
- Ella guardó su costurero en el cajón.She kept her sewing kit in the drawer.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are in the living room looking for a tool.
- Mateo¿Dónde está mi costurero, Sofía?Where is my sewing kit, Sofía?
- SofíaEstá sobre la mesa de la cocina.It is on the kitchen table.
- MateoGracias, lo encontré.Thanks, I found it.
- SofíaDe nada, Mateo.You're welcome, Mateo.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry costurero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
