Spanish Conversation · Level 79
60 words
Spanish word
cubista
Pronunciation
IPA/kuˈβista/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)cubist
Example
Ella es cubista.
She is a cubist.
More examples
¿Conoces a algún cubista de la ciudad?
Do you know any cubists in the city?
Core concept
Artist or admirer of artworks built from fragmented geometric planes.
Common phrases
conocer a un cubista
meet a cubist
Similar words
artista: Creates artworks in various media as a visual or performing artist.
pintor: Paints images on flat supports using pigments, brushes, or tools.
escultor: Shapes three-dimensional works from materials such as stone or metal.
Definition in Spanish
Seguidor o practicante del cubismo; persona que crea o aprecia obras con planos geométricos y formas fragmentadas.
Word origin
The noun comes from cubismo (French cubisme) plus the agent suffix -ista, ultimately tracing to Latin cubus 'cube'.
Usage tips
- When describing a work Spanish places cubista after the noun, as in pintura cubista or obra cubista.