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"Artist" in Spanish: artista / artista
el artista / la artista
Artist is el artista or la artista. The noun artista ends in -a for both genders. The article shows who you mean. It covers painters, performers, and makers.
Gallery night
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How to pronounce artista / artista
Say it
ahr-TEES-tah
/aɾˈtis.ta/
ahr-TEES-tah. Stress TEES. Same form for men and women.
"Artist" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el artista / la artista | the artist Any creative professional. | Any creative professional. |
| artista local | local artist Neighborhood shows and markets. | Neighborhood shows and markets. |
| artista plástico | visual artist Painting, sculpture, and similar work. | Painting, sculpture, and similar work. |
| obra de un artista | an artist's work Talking about a piece. | Talking about a piece. |
How to use artista / artista in real life
- 1Gallery night
El artista firma sus cuadros aquí.
The artist signs his paintings here.
El artista for a male artist.
- 2Interview
La artista habla de su proceso.
The artist talks about her process.
La artista for a female artist.
- 3Street fair
Los artistas venden prints baratos.
The artists sell cheap prints.
Plural artistas for several creators.
Mistakes English speakers make with artista / artista
Incorrect: Ella es un artista famoso.
Correct: Ella es una artista famosa.
Use una and famosa with la artista.
Incorrect: Quiero ser artist en Madrid.
Correct: Quiero ser artista en Madrid.
Spanish keeps artista, not English artist.
Good to know
Because artista ends in -a, beginners often guess it is only feminine. El artista is fully correct for a man across Latin America.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At an opening reception
ChatPal
El artista está cerca de la entrada.
The artist is near the entrance.
You
Quiero conocer a la artista también.
I want to meet the artist too.
ChatPal
Claro. Ustedes pueden preguntar juntos.
Sure. You can ask together.
You
Perfecto. Empiezo por este cuadro.
Perfect. I'll start with this painting.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Artist" in Spanish
Is artista only feminine?
No. El artista (m) and la artista (f) both work.
How do adjectives agree?
With the person: un artista famoso, una artista famosa.
Painter vs artist?
Painter is pintor/pintora. Artista is broader.
Plural?
Los artistas or las artistas.
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