sastrería
/sastɾeɾia/from spelling rules
In Spanish, tailoring is translated as sastrería.
The word sastrería refers to both the craft of tailoring and the physical shop where a tailor works. The noun for the person who performs the work is sastre.
Meaning: work of a tailor (noun)
Which one should you use?
While sastrería refers to tailoring (typically men's suits or structured garments), costura is used for general sewing or dressmaking. Arreglar ropa is an informal phrase that translates to fixing clothes and refers to clothing alterations.
How do you pronounce it?
/sastɾeɾia/
Did you know?
- While sastrería refers to the trade, the phrase hecho a medida describes the result of tailoring. Beyond clothing, Spanish speakers use this 'made to measure' phrase as a metaphor for any perfectly fitting situation.
- Historically, the distinction between sastrería and costura was a matter of law. The sastre belonged to a professional guild with strict regulations, whereas costura was typically an unregulated domestic activity.
- The term sastre is derived from the Latin sartor, which comes from the verb sarciō, meaning to patch or mend.
Examples in context
- La sastrería es un arte que requiere habilidad y paciencia.Tailoring is an art that requires skill and patience.
- Mi madre sabe coser ropa muy bien, ella podría hacer los ajustes necesarios.My mother knows how to sew clothes very well, she could make the necessary alterations.
- La sastrería es de muy alta calidad.The tailoring is of very high quality.
- Busco una sastrería con buena reputación.I am looking for a tailoring shop with a good reputation.
- Este traje muestra una sastrería excelente.This suit shows excellent tailoring.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are walking down a street in the city.
- DanielSofía, mira esa sastrería de la esquina.Sofía, look at that tailoring shop on the corner.
- SofíaParece un lugar muy elegante, Daniel.It looks like a very elegant place, Daniel.
- DanielNecesito llevar mi chaqueta a esa sastrería.I need to take my jacket to that tailoring shop.
- SofíaEntonces entremos ahora mismo.Then let's go inside right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sastrería, CC BY-SA 4.0.
