nounmasculine/feminine (invariable)pl: artistas
artist
1. A person who creates works of art, such as paintings, sculptures, or performances
The artist displayed her paintings at the gallery.
A artista exibiu seus quadros na galeria.
2. A performer in music, theater, dance, or other performing arts
The famous artist performed at the concert last night.
A artista famosa se apresentou no concerto ontem à noite.
3. A person skilled or talented in any creative field
He is an artist when it comes to cooking.
Ele é um artista quando se trata de cozinhar.
In Brazilian culture, 'artista' carries significant social prestige, particularly in music, samba, and carnival contexts. The term is also used broadly for entertainers, performers, and creatives. In Portugal, the term maintains similar usage but may be more formally applied to visual and performing arts. The lifestyle associated with artists ('vida de artista') often connotes a bohemian or unconventional way of living, which is both celebrated and sometimes viewed with social ambivalence.
NYC Slang
artist (same); colloquially 'creative' or 'talent'
Related Idioms & Phrases
morrer artista - to die as an artist (die performing or creating)
artista de rua - street artist/street performer
vida de artista - bohemian lifestyle; artistic lifestyle
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