Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
costureira
Noun
kos-too-REY-rah
Definition
A female tailor or dressmaker, someone who sews or alters clothing professionally or for personal use.
Examples
- Maria é uma costureira talentosa que cria vestidos de noiva sob medida.
- A costureira da esquina faz reparos em roupas com precisão e cuidado.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘costureira’ refers to a woman who specializes in making or modifying garments. This term highlights the skill and craftsmanship involved in tailoring.
Synonyms
- modista
- seamstress
- alfaiate (female variant)