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artisanal

[/ˌɑːr.tɪ.ˈzæn.əl/]
adjective
artesanal
1. Made or produced by hand using traditional methods and skill, typically in small quantities
The bakery specializes in artisanal breads made with organic flour.
A padaria se especializa em pães artesanais feitos com farinha orgânica.
2. Relating to or characteristic of skilled craftspeople or craftwork
The artisanal furniture was crafted by local woodworkers.
O móvel artesanal foi fabricado por carpinteiros locais.
3. High-quality and distinctive, often produced in limited quantities by skilled practitioners
These artisanal chocolates are renowned worldwide.
Estes chocolates artesanais são renomados mundialmente.
NYC Slang
handcrafted, craft
Synonyms
handmadecraft-basedtraditionalsmall-batch
Antonyms
industrialmass-producedmanufacturedcommercial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
artesanal
Standard usage across Brazil for handcrafted goods
São Paulo
artesanal
Common in business and culinary contexts
Portugal
artesanal
Standard Portuguese term; also used for traditional crafts

Related Idioms & Phrases

artisanal production
artisanal methods
artisanal quality
artisanal movement
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