Spanish word

guitarrista

Pronunciation

IPA/gitaˈrista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)guitarist

Example

Mi primo es guitarrista.

My cousin is a guitarist.

Illustration for guitarrista (guitarist)

More examples

El guitarrista solista tocó el solo más aclamado.

The solo guitarist played the most acclaimed solo.

Core concept

A person plucking or strumming a guitar.

Common phrases

  • guitarrista solista

    solo guitarist

  • guitarrista rítmico

    rhythm guitarist

Similar words

músico: Performs music in various roles or genres, including singing or playing.
instrumentista: Plays a musical instrument, focusing on instrumental technique.
intérprete: Performs a musical work with expressive interpretation and communication.
solista: Performs alone as the featured player, presenting a piece solo.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que toca la guitarra, ya sea profesionalmente o por afición.

Word origin

The word comes from guitarra, ultimately from Latin cithara and Greek kithara, combined with the agentive suffix -ista that marks a person who plays the guitar.

Usage tips

  • The noun keeps the -ista ending for both sexes, and articles and adjectives agree with the person's gender (el/la guitarrista).

Other meanings

  • guitar playernoun

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