Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ferreiro

noun
/fɛˈreɪroʊ/
Definition
A person who works with metal, especially one who forges iron.
Examples
  • O ferreiro fez uma bela espada para o rei.
  • The blacksmith crafted a beautiful sword for the king.
  • Na aldeia, o ferreiro é muito respeitado.
  • In the village, the blacksmith is highly respected.
Meaning
In English, ‘ferreiro’ translates to ‘blacksmith’. A blacksmith is skilled in shaping metals by heating and hammering.
Synonyms
  • metalworker
  • smith
  • forger
  • craftsman