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"Performer" is a noun which is often translated as "el/la artista", and "perform" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "realizar". Learn more about the difference between "performer" and "perform" below.
performer(
puhr
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for
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muhr
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (profession)
a. el artista (M), la artista (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The show featured all sorts of outlandish performers.El espectáculo contó con artistas extravagantes de todo tipo.
b. el intérprete (M), la intérprete (F) (music)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We are pleased to have performers of her caliber in the orchestra.Estamos contentos de tener intérpretes de su categoría en la orquesta.
c. el actor (M) (theater, film)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The performers in the play were so animated.Los actores de la obra eran muy vivaces.
d. la actriz (F) (theater, film)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Meryl Streep is the star performer of the film.Meryl Streep es la actriz estrella de la película.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The company's stocks were among the best performers this year.Las acciones de la empresa se contaron entre las que lograron mayor rendimiento este año.
The institution is an academically high performer despite lacking funding.La institución tiene un desempeño académico elevado a pesar de carecer de fondos.
perform(
puhr
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form
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. realizar
When performing a difficult task, I prefer to be alone.Cuando realizo una tarea difícil, prefiero estar solo.
b. desempeñar (role)
You're performing an important role for the team.Desempeñas una función importante en el equipo.
a. representar (actor)
It's not the first time he's performed this part.No es la primera vez que representa este papel.
b. interpretar (actor or musician)
She performed two arias by Puccini.Interpretó dos arias de Puccini.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
c. dar resultados (system or medicine)
Which glue performs better on wood?¿Qué pegamento da mejores resultados en madera?
d. obtener resultados (in an election or competition)
The team hasn't performed well in this year's league.El equipo no ha obtenido buenos resultados en la liga de este año.
e. sacar una nota (student)
My son has performed very well on his exams.Mi hijo ha sacado muy buenas notas en los exámenes.
