soldador
/soldaˈdoɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for "welder" is soldador.
soldador refers to a person who performs welding.
Meaning: one who welds (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is derived from the verb soldar, which means to solder or to weld.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes to reflect the gender and number of the people being described. Use soldador for a male welder and soldadora for a female welder. For a group of male welders or a mixed-gender group, use the masculine plural soldadores. If the group consists entirely of female welders, use the feminine plural soldadoras.
How do you pronounce it?
/soldaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- The word soldador shares the same linguistic root as the word soldado, meaning 'soldier'. This is because both terms historically relate to the concept of 'pay' or 'salary' in Old French and Latin.
- In some Latin American workshops, you may hear workers refer to the welding process as tirar un punto, which literally translates to 'throwing a point'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you want to describe a 'welding machine' rather than the person, you would use the word soldadora as a feminine noun.
Examples in context
- Si eres un soldador, tenemos el puesto perfecto para ti.If you are a welder, we have just the job for you.This sentence is useful for illustrating how to address someone in a professional context using soldador.Tatoeba #13649400 by mervert1, translation #8979623 by mccarras
- Estoy buscando un soldador para arreglar la puerta. ¿Conoces a alguien?I'm looking for a welder to fix the gate. Do you know anyone?
- El operario de soldadura será responsable de unir los componentes metálicos.The welding operator will be responsible for joining the metal components.
- Mario es un maestro soldador altamente habilidoso que puede trabajar con diversos materiales.Mario is a highly skilled master welder who can work with various materials.
- El soldador está reparando la estructura.The welder is repairing the structure.
- Necesitamos un soldador para este proyecto.We need a welder for this project.
Example conversation
Elena asks Alejandro about his profession.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿en qué trabajas exactamente?Alejandro, what exactly do you work as?
- AlejandroSoy soldador en un taller mecánico.I am a welder in a mechanical workshop.
- ElenaParece un trabajo muy difícil.It seems like a very difficult job.
- AlejandroLo es, pero me gusta mucho ser soldador.It is, but I really like being a welder.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “welder” translations and entries soldador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
