Inklingo

artistas

ar-TEES-tasaɾˈtistas

artistas means artists in Spanish (creators of fine or performing arts).

artists

Also: performers
NounCommon (Plural)A1
A colorful illustration showing a painter working at an easel, holding a palette and brush.

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Los artistas pintaron un mural muy grande en el centro.

A1

The artists painted a very large mural downtown.

Las artistas de la galería son mujeres muy talentosas.

A2

The artists (female) in the gallery are very talented women.

Todos los artistas que conozco son muy creativos.

A1

All the artists I know are very creative.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • creadores (creators)
  • intérpretes (performers)

Common Collocations

  • artistas plásticosvisual artists
  • artistas callejerosstreet performers

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "artistas" in Spanish:

artistsperformers

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Quick Quiz: artistas

Question 1 of 1

Which phrase correctly refers to a group of men and women who paint and sculpt?

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📚 Etymology

Comes from the Late Latin word *artista*, which itself is based on the classical Latin word *ars*, meaning 'skill,' 'craft,' or 'art.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: artistaFrench: artiste

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'artistas' is referring to men or women?

You look at the word right before it! If you see 'Los artistas,' it means the group is either all male or mixed gender. If you see 'Las artistas,' it means the group is exclusively female.