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How to Say "soloist" in Spanish

The Spanish word forsoloistis solistaB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
a person who performs alone
A single violinist standing on a stage under a spotlight, playing their instrument alone.

Examples

El solista canta con mucha emoción.

The soloist sings with a lot of emotion.

La solista de la orquesta tocó el violín maravillosamente.

The orchestra's soloist played the violin wonderfully.

Después de años en la banda, decidió lanzarse como solista.

After years in the band, he decided to launch himself as a solo artist.

One Word, Two Genders

The word 'solista' doesn't change its ending for men or women. To show gender, just change the word 'the' or 'a' before it: 'el solista' for a man and 'la solista' for a woman.

The '-ista' Pattern

Many Spanish words for professions ending in '-ista' (like 'dentista' or 'artista') work the same way—they stay the same regardless of who you are talking about.

Avoid 'Solisto'

Mistake:El solisto toca el piano.

Correction: El solista toca el piano. Even though it refers to a man, the word always ends in 'a'.

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