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A colorful illustration showing a painter working at an easel, holding a palette and brush.

artistas

ar-TEES-tas

NounCommon (Plural)A1
artists?creators of fine or performing arts
Also:performers?people who entertain, such as musicians or actors

📝 In Action

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 plásticos – visual artists
  • artistas callejeros – street performers

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Form

This word is the plural of 'artista' (artist). It means 'more than one artist'.

Gender Agreement

Since 'artista' works for both men and women, 'artistas' is also flexible. Use 'los artistas' for a group of men or a mixed group, and 'las artistas' if the group is only women.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Gender

Mistake: "Using 'los artistos' to refer to male artists."

Correction: The singular form is 'el artista' and the plural is 'los artistas'. The word keeps the '-a' ending regardless of gender.

⭐ Usage Tips

Singular vs. Plural

Remember that 'artista' (singular) and 'artistas' (plural) look almost identical. The difference in meaning is signaled by the word before it: 'el/la artista' vs. 'los/las artistas'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: artistas

Question 1 of 1

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

📚 More Resources

Word Family

artista(artist (singular)) - noun
artístico(artistic) - adjective
arte(art) - noun

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.