Spanish Conversation · Level 73
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Spanish word
malabarista
Pronunciation
IPA/malaβaˈɾista/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)juggler
Example
Ayer vi a un malabarista en la esquina del mercado.
Yesterday I saw a juggler at the corner of the market.
More examples
En la plaza vimos la actuación de malabaristas y aplaudimos.
In the square we saw the performance of jugglers and applauded.
Core concept
A performer tossing and catching several objects to entertain passersby.
Common phrases
actuación de malabaristas
performance of jugglers
un malabarista en la plaza
a juggler in the square
Similar words
malabarero: Performs dexterous hand tricks manipulating small objects with precise control.
payaso: Uses exaggerated movement and facial expression to make audiences laugh.
equilibrista: Performs balancing feats on narrow or high places, showing precise body control.
artista callejero: Performs improvised acts in public spaces to attract and entertain passersby.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que practica el malabarismo lanzando y atrapando varios objetos para divertir a transeúntes o al público.
Word origin
Formed from Spanish malabar (the juggling act) plus the agentive suffix -ista to mean a person who practices malabarismo.
Usage tips
- Hacer malabares is commonly used figuratively to mean 'to juggle' tasks or responsibilities, so malabarista can refer both to a literal street performer and a person balancing many duties.
Opposites
- espectadorspectatornoun
Related words
- malabarismojugglingnoun