carpintería
/kaɾpinteˈɾia/
The English phrase woodworking is translated into Spanish as carpintería.
The noun carpintería is used to describe the craft of woodworking or carpentry. It can also refer to the physical workshop where the woodworking is performed.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Which one should you use?
While carpintería refers to general woodworking or carpentry, the term ebanistería is used specifically for fine woodworking or cabinetmaking that involves more intricate and decorative work.
How does it change in a sentence?
carpintería is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾpinteˈɾia/
Did you know?
- The word carpintería shares a root with the English word 'carpentry', both of which trace back to the Latin term for a maker of carts.
- While carpintería is the general term, the more specialized ebanistería comes from the word ébano, meaning 'ebony'.
- In Spanish, the suffix -ería is used not just for the craft of carpintería but for many shops and establishments, such as a panadería for bread or a heladería for ice cream.
Examples in context
- Disfruto mucho trabajando con maderaI really enjoy working with wood
- Me encanta crear objetos de maderaI love creating wooden objects
- He estado trabajando en un nuevo proyecto de carpinteríaI've been working on a new woodworking project
- La carpintería es un arte muy antiguo.Woodworking is a very ancient art.
- Él tiene un taller de carpintería en su casa.He has a woodworking workshop at his house.
- Me gusta mucho la carpintería creativa.I really like creative woodworking.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about their hobbies in a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Te interesa la carpintería, María?Are you interested in woodworking, María?
- MaríaNo, prefiero la pintura.No, I prefer painting.
- AlejandroEntiendo, yo practico la carpintería cada fin de semana.I understand, I practice woodworking every weekend.
- María¡Qué bien! Debes de ser muy hábil.That's great! You must be very skilled.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry carpintería, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carpintería, CC BY-SA 4.0.
