nounpl: artists (already plural; singular: artist)
artistas
1. People who create works of art, such as paintings, sculptures, music, dance, or other creative expressions
The gallery showcased works by emerging artists from around the world.
A galeria exibiu obras de artistas emergentes de todo o mundo.
2. Skilled performers in music, theater, dance, or other performing arts
The concert featured renowned classical artists.
O concerto apresentou artistas clássicos renomados.
3. People who demonstrate exceptional skill or talent in their craft or profession
These chefs are true artists in the kitchen.
Esses chefes são verdadeiros artistas na cozinha.
In Brazil, 'artistas' encompasses both visual artists and performers, reflecting the country's rich cultural diversity in music, samba, capoeira, and visual arts. The term carries significant social prestige in artistic communities. In the USA and NYC specifically, 'artists' is central to discussions of cultural identity and creative economy, with SoHo and Brooklyn being historically important artist hubs.
NYC Slang
creatives, talents, pros (depending on context)
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →