Meaning
welder; soldering iron
- a tradesperson who joins metals together by welding
- a tool or iron used for soldering

In a sentence
Mio zio lavora da vent'anni come saldatore in un cantiere.
My uncle has worked for twenty years as a welder in a shipyard.
Attento a non toccare la punta del saldatore quando è caldo.
Be careful not to touch the tip of the soldering iron when it is hot.
Dove hai comprato quel saldatore elettrico?
Where did you buy that electric soldering iron?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| saldatore | masculine · singular |
| saldatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Refers both to the person doing the welding and to the hand-held soldering tool.