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How to Say "musician" in Spanish

The Spanish word formusicianis músicoA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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nounA1
A person who performs music
A colorful illustration of a smiling musician sitting on a stool and playing a red acoustic guitar.

Examples

Mi hermano es un músico muy talentoso.

My brother is a very talented musician.

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

The orchestra musician tuned his violin before starting.

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

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

Gender Change for Professions

This word changes form depending on the person's gender. The masculine form is 'el músico' and the feminine form is 'la música'.

Using the wrong article

Mistake:Saying 'la músico' for a female musician.

Correction: The correct feminine form is 'la música'. Remember the word for the person is the same as the word for the art form, so the article ('la') is essential.

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