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Italian

artista

/arˈtis.ta/nounA2
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Meaning

artist

In a sentence

Mia sorella è un'artista molto creativa.

My sister is a very creative artist.

Hai visto quell'artista in TV ieri sera?

Did you see that artist on TV last night?

Non sono un artista, ma disegno bene.

I'm not an artist, but I draw well.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
artistamasculine · singular
artistimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'artista' for visual artists, musicians, or performers. For writers, prefer 'scrittore/scrittrice'.
  • No gender-neutral form exists; 'artista' covers both male and female, but adjectives must agree (e.g., 'un’artista brava').
  • Common in all registers, but 'pittore' (painter) or 'musicista' (musician) may fit better in specific contexts.
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