Inklingo

músico

MOO-see-koh/ˈmu.si.ko/

músico means musician in Spanish (A person who performs music).

musician

Also: composer
NounmA1
A colorful illustration of a smiling musician sitting on a stool and playing a red acoustic guitar.

📝 In Action

Mi hermano es un músico muy talentoso.

A1

My brother is a very talented musician.

El músico de la orquesta afinó su violín antes de empezar.

A2

The orchestra musician tuned his violin before starting.

Buscan un músico que sepa tocar la batería para la banda.

B1

They are looking for a musician who knows how to play the drums for the band.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • artista (artist)
  • instrumentista (instrumentalist)

Common Collocations

  • músico callejerostreet musician (busker)
  • músico profesionalprofessional musician

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "músico" in Spanish:

musician

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: músico

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly refers to a woman who plays the cello?

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👥 Word Family
música(music (the art) / female musician)Noun
musical(musical)Adjective
musicalidad(musicality)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
físicoquímico
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin word *musicus*, which itself came from the ancient Greek word *mousikós*, meaning 'pertaining to the Muses' (the goddesses of the arts in Greek mythology).

First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish literature)

Cognates (Related words)

English: musicFrench: musicien

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Frequently Asked Questions

If 'música' means both 'music' (the art) and 'female musician,' how do I know which one is meant?

Context is key! If the sentence talks about a person performing or having a job, it refers to the female musician ('La música tocó en el teatro' - The musician played in the theater). If it talks about listening, studying, or genres, it refers to the art ('Me gusta la música clásica' - I like classical music).