nounmasculinepl: ferreiros
blacksmith
1. a person who works with metal, especially one who makes or repairs items by heating and hammering iron
The blacksmith worked at his forge, shaping the hot metal into tools.
O ferreiro trabalhou em sua forja, moldando o metal quente em ferramentas.
2. a skilled craftsperson who specializes in metalworking and ironwork
The ferreiro created beautiful decorative iron gates for the colonial mansion.
O ferreiro criou lindos portões de ferro decorativos para a mansão colonial.
In Brazilian culture and history, particularly during colonial times, ferreiros were highly respected artisans who played crucial roles in communities. They crafted essential tools, weapons, and decorative ironwork. The profession represents skilled manual labor and craftsmanship, values deeply rooted in Portuguese and Brazilian heritage.
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