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artesanal

[ar.te.za.ˈnal]
adjectivepl: artesanais
artisanal, handmade, craft
1. Made or produced by hand using traditional methods and skills, typically in small quantities
She sells artisanal cheese at the farmers market.
Ela vende queijo artesanal na feira de produtores.
2. Relating to craftspeople or the practice of craftsmanship
The artisanal bakery uses only organic ingredients.
A padaria artesanal utiliza apenas ingredientes orgânicos.
3. Of or relating to small-scale production as opposed to industrial manufacture
Artisanal fishing methods are more sustainable.
Os métodos de pesca artesanal são mais sustentáveis.
Synonyms
artísticomanualcaseirotradicionalfeito à mão
Antonyms
industrialmecanizadoem massacomercial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
artesanal
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
artesanal
Common in reference to local crafts and foods
São Paulo
artesanal
Widely used in commercial context for handmade products
Portugal
artesanal
Standard usage; may also see 'artesão' for artisan worker

Related Idioms & Phrases

produção artesanal
método artesanal
feito de forma artesanal
comércio artesanal
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