luthier
luthier
noun loo-TYEHR Rare
Origin: From French luthier, from luth (lute)
Also means
instrument maker
Usage Note
Luthier is a specialist craftsperson who builds and repairs stringed instruments, especially violins, violas, cellos, and guitars. The word is a French loanword used internationally; in Spanish it is sometimes written lutier. A luthier is distinct from a general carpintero (carpenter) by their precision work and acoustic expertise.
Examples
"El luthier reparó el violín con gran precisión."
Natural Translation
The luthier repaired the violin with great precision.
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