carapina

This is the 6069th most frequent Portuguese word.


carapina

A craftsman or carpenter.


In this sentence, 'carapina' is used as a synonym for 'carpenter,' referring to a person skilled in carpentry.

O carapina veio hoje consertar a janela da sala.

The carpenter came today to fix the living room window.


Here, 'carapina' refers to a woodworking tool, emphasizing its application in craftsmanship.

A carapina da minha avó é usada para fazer trabalhos de madeira.

My grandmother's woodworking tool is used to do woodwork.


In this sentence, 'carapina' is metaphorically used to describe someone's expertise in woodworking as an art form.

Ele sempre foi habilidoso, um verdadeiro carapina nas artes da madeira.

He has always been skilled, a true craftsman in the art of woodworking.