costumbrista

costumbrista(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. costumbrista
Muchos pintores costumbristas florecieron en el siglo XIX.Many costumbrista painters flourished in the 19th century.
b. with a focus on local customs
Este es un cuento costumbrista, escrito por un autor guatemalteco.This is a short story with a focus on local customs, written by a Guatemalan writer.
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. costumbrista
Algunos costumbristas retrataban la sociedad de forma superficial por no decir idealizada.Some costumbristas painted a superficial, one could even say an idealized, image of society.
b. artist of the costumbrista school
El cuadro de la corrida de toros fue pintado por un costumbrista.The painting of a bullfight was painted by an artist of the costumbrista school.
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