Spanish word

solista

Pronunciation

IPA/soˈlista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)soloist

Example

El solista tocó el piano en el concierto.

The soloist played the piano at the concert.

Illustration for solista (soloist)

More examples

Actuó como solista en la final del concurso.

He performed as a soloist in the final of the competition.

Core concept

A single performer who plays or sings alone and receives the main spotlight.

Common phrases

  • actuar como solista

    perform as a soloist

  • solista principal

    principal soloist

Similar words

cantante: Sings songs using the voice, focusing on vocal tone and delivery.
intérprete: Conveys a piece's expression and feeling through musical performance.
instrumentista: Plays a musical instrument to perform pieces, emphasizing instrumental technique.

Definition in Spanish

Músico o cantante que ejecuta una obra sin acompañamiento o que destaca como intérprete principal dentro de una pieza.

Word origin

From Italian solista, ultimately from Latin solus 'alone' plus the agent suffix -ista meaning a person who performs.

Usage tips

  • The word is gender-neutral in form, so use el or la to match the performer's gender and solistas for the plural.

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