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"Artista" is a noun which is often translated as "artist", and "pintor" is a noun which is often translated as "painter". Learn more about the difference between "artista" and "pintor" below.
el artista, la artista(
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. artist
Van Gogh es mi artista favorito.Van Gogh is my favorite artist.
a. entertainer
Mi hermana es una artista muy talentosa.My sister is a very talented entertainer.
b. performer
El artista se lesionó durante la obra.The performer was injured during the play.
c. artiste
Edith Piaf fue una artista legendaria.Edith Piaf was a legendary artiste.
a. artist
Mi dentista es un artista en lo que hace.My dentist is an artist at what he does.
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el pintor, la pintora(
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. painter
En el museo hay varias obras de pintura al óleo por el pintor Francisco de Goya.In the museum, there are several oil paintings by the painter Francisco de Goya.
b. artist
La pintora dibujó un retrato de sus hijos.The artist drew a picture of her children.
a. painter
El pintor pintó la fachada del edificio de color blanco.The painter painted the façade of the building white.
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