Spanish Conversation · Level 32
90 words
Spanish word
artista
Pronunciation
IPA/aɾˈtista/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)artist
Example
Conocimos al artista en la galería.
We met the artist at the gallery.
More examples
El artista callejero vendió sus cuadros en la plaza.
The street artist sold his paintings in the square.
Core concept
Person expressing ideas through painting, music, or sculpture.
Common phrases
artista famoso
famous artist
artista callejero
street artist
Similar words
pintor: Person who paints pictures or images on surfaces such as canvas or walls.
músico: Person who performs music live or in recordings using voice or instruments.
actor: Person who portrays characters on stage, in film, or on television.
escultor: Person who makes three-dimensional artworks by carving or assembling materials.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que crea, interpreta o difunde obras de arte, ya sea como profesión o por afición, en campos como la pintura, la música o la escultura.
Word origin
Derived from Latin ars 'art, skill' with the suffix -ista that formed a noun for a practitioner in late Latin and the Romance languages.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish artista can mean a hobbyist or a paid professional, so if the distinction matters say artista profesional or artista aficionado to be specific.
Related words
- artísticoartisticadjective