El albañil
Example: El albañil construye la casa con mucho cuidado.
Definition
"El albañil" refers to a skilled construction worker who specializes in building structures using materials such as bricks, stones, and mortar. This person is responsible for tasks like laying bricks and constructing walls, as in the example phrase, 'El albañil construye la casa con mucho cuidado.'
Etymology
The term "el albañil" comes from the Arabic word 'al-bannāʾ,' which means 'the builder.' This reflects the influence of Arabic on Spanish during the centuries of Moorish presence in the Iberian Peninsula. Did you know that many Spanish words related to construction and architecture have Arabic roots, and "el albañil" is a prime example of this linguistic heritage?
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"El albañil" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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