Spanish Conversation · Level 81
60 words
Spanish word
violinista
Pronunciation
IPA/bjoliˈnista/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)violinist
Example
La violinista tocó una pieza hermosa.
The violinist played a beautiful piece.
More examples
Mi hermana es violinista y da clases los fines de semana.
My sister is a violinist and teaches on weekends.
Core concept
Musical performer who plays the violin with a bow.
Common phrases
mi violinista favorita
my favorite female violinist
una violinista profesional
a professional violinist
Similar words
músico: Performs music with voice or instruments across styles and settings.
solista: Performs alone as the featured musician in a piece or concert.
instrumentista: Specializes in performing on a particular musical instrument.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que toca el violín, profesionalmente o como afición, y crea música mediante el uso del arco.
Word origin
Formed from violín (ultimately from Italian violino, itself a diminutive of viola) plus the productive Spanish suffix -ista which marks an agent or practitioner.
Usage tips
- For ability or an occasional performance Spanish typically uses 'Toco el violín', whereas 'Soy violinista' identifies occupation, and adjectives still agree with the person's gender.