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virtuoso
[vər-ˈchü-ˌō, -ˈchu̇-]
noun
masculine
pl: virtuosos or virtuosi
virtuoso
1.
A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit
The pianist is a virtuoso who has won international competitions.
O pianista é um virtuoso que ganhou competições internacionais.
2.
A person who shows great technical skill and expertise in a particular field
He is a virtuoso in the kitchen, creating masterpiece dishes.
Ele é um virtuoso na cozinha, criando pratos-mestres.
3.
A connoisseur or collector of objects of fine art or curios
The museum curator is a virtuoso of Renaissance paintings.
O curador do museu é um virtuoso em pinturas do Renascimento.
NYC Slang
beast (informal usage for someone highly skilled)
Synonyms
master
expert
maestro
prodigy
artisan
craftsman
Antonyms
amateur
novice
beginner
dabbler
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
virtuoso
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
virtuoso
Standard usage
São Paulo
virtuoso
Standard usage
Portugal
virtuoso
Standard usage, occasionally 'mestre' or 'perito'
Related Idioms & Phrases
a virtuoso performance
virtuoso musician
show virtuoso skill
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