artigiano

artisan, craftsman

noun ar-tee-JYAH-noh Less Common

Usage Note

Artigiano refers to a skilled manual worker who makes things by hand, often in a small workshop. Italy's economy has a strong artigianato (craft/artisan) tradition. The feminine form is artigiana. Fatto a mano da un artigiano (handmade by a craftsman) is a prized label for Italian goods. Plural: artigiani (m), artigiane (f).

Examples

"L'artigiano lavora il legno a mano."

Natural Translation

The craftsman works the wood by hand.

Literal Translation

The-craftsman works the wood by hand.

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