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karpentero

karpentéro with stress marks

carpenter

noun kar-pen-TE-ro Spanish origin Less Common
People & Society Professions
Illustration of "karpentero" (carpenter)

Usage Note

Karpentero is the standard term for a woodworker in the Philippines, reflecting Spanish influence on local trade terminology. These skilled tradespeople are commonly hired for residential construction, furniture making, and general home repairs.

Examples

Beginner

" Karpentero ang kapatid ko. "

Natural Translation

My sibling is a carpenter.

Literal Translation

Carpenter the sibling my.

Intermediate

" Ang karpentero ay gumagawa ng mesa. "

Natural Translation

The carpenter is making a table.

Literal Translation

The carpenter is making of table.

Advanced

" Inupahan namin ang isang batikang karpentero para gawin ang aming bagong kabinet sa kusina. "

Natural Translation

We hired an experienced carpenter to build our new cabinet in the kitchen.

Literal Translation

Hired we the one experienced carpenter to make the our new cabinet in kitchen.

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Derived Words

karpinteriya DERIVED

carpentry shop

pagkakarpintero DERIVED

state of being a carpenter

pagkarpintero DERIVED

act of working as a carpenter

Actor Focus Verbs

magkarpintero AF VERB

to work as a carpenter

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