analista
“analista” means “analyst” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
analyst
Also: commentator
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Ella es la mejor analista de la empresa.
A2She is the best analyst in the company.
El analista de sistemas arregló el problema del servidor.
B1The systems analyst fixed the server problem.
Los analistas políticos debaten sobre las nuevas leyes.
B2The political analysts are debating the new laws.
psychoanalyst
Also: therapist
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Mi analista me recomendó escribir un diario.
B2My psychoanalyst recommended I keep a journal.
Llevo tres años viendo al mismo analista.
C1I've been seeing the same analyst for three years.
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From the Greek word 'analysis,' which means 'breaking something down into parts to understand it.' The suffix '-ista' is added to show it is a person's profession.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'analista' change to 'analistas' for more than one person?
Yes! If you are talking about a group, you simply add an 's' to make it 'los analistas' or 'las analistas'.
Is an 'analista' the same as a 'psicólogo'?
Not exactly. While a psychoanalyst is a type of therapist, 'analista' is more broadly used for business and tech jobs. If you mean a regular psychologist, use 'psicólogo'.
Can I use 'analista' for sports commentators?
Yes, especially those who provide deep statistical or tactical breakdowns of a game.