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"Bajista" is a noun which is often translated as "bass player", and "baterista" is a noun which is often translated as "drummer". Learn more about the difference between "bajista" and "baterista" below.
el bajista, la bajista, bajista(
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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. bass player
La banda de rock necesita un nuevo bajista.The rock band needs a new bass player.
b. bassist
La bajista dejó el grupo y se lanzó de solista.The bassist left the band and carried on as a soloist.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. bear
Obviamente, la empresa no va a invertir en un mercado bajista.Obviously, the company won't invest in a bear market.
b. downward
Las gráficas reflejaban la tendencia bajista de las ganancias durante la crisis económica.The graphs showed the downward trend of profits during the economic crisis.
c. bearish
El mercado bajista obligó a los accionistas a vender.The bearish market forced the shareholders to sell.
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el baterista, la baterista(
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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. drummer
La banda tiene un nuevo baterista.The band has a new drummer.
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