Meaning
locksmith; blacksmith
- a craftsperson who works with iron, especially making or repairing locks, gates, and railings; a locksmith or metalsmith
- a traditional blacksmith
In a sentence
Ho perso le chiavi di casa e ho dovuto chiamare un fabbro.
I lost my house keys and had to call a locksmith.
Il fabbro ha riparato la serratura rotta in pochi minuti.
The locksmith repaired the broken lock in a few minutes.
Quanto costa chiamare un fabbro durante il fine settimana?
How much does it cost to call a locksmith over the weekend?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fabbro | masculine · singular |
| fabbri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In modern everyday Italian, calling a 'fabbro' usually means calling a locksmith to open or repair a door lock.