How to Say "entertainer" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “entertainer” is “artista” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El artista firmó autógrafos después del concierto.
The artist (male) signed autographs after the concert.
Mi abuela es una artista increíble; pinta retratos muy reales.
My grandmother is an incredible artist (female); she paints very realistic portraits.
Los artistas callejeros hacen que la plaza sea más interesante.
The street performers make the square more interesting.
Gender and Articles
The word 'artista' itself doesn't change based on gender. You use 'el' for a male artist and 'la' for a female artist. This is true for many Spanish professions ending in -ista.
Changing the Ending
Mistake: “La artisa (Incorrect)”
Correction: La artista (Correct). Do not try to change the final 'a' to an 'o' when referring to a man, or change it to 'i' when referring to a woman. The word stays the same.
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