What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ferreiro
Example
The ferreiro crafted a beautiful wrought-iron gate for the garden. [ferreiro: noun]
Example
My grandfather was a ferreiro and he taught me how to make horseshoes. [ferreiro: noun]
blacksmith
Example
The blacksmith hammered the red-hot iron on the anvil to shape it into a horseshoe. [blacksmith: noun]
Example
My uncle is a blacksmith and he makes the best knives I've ever seen. [blacksmith: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Blacksmith is more commonly used than ferreiro in English-speaking countries, while ferreiro is more commonly used in Portugal and Brazil.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ferreiro and blacksmith?
Both ferreiro and blacksmith are considered formal words and are appropriate for use in professional or academic contexts.
