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solista

soloist

noun soh-LEES-tah Rare

Usage Note

Solista is common gender (el/la solista) — the same form is used for males and females, with the article doing the work. It applies to both vocal and instrumental performers who perform alone or take a featured solo part within an ensemble. The adjective solista (actuación solista, 'solo performance') uses the same word.

Examples

"La solista interpretó el concierto con gran maestría."

Natural Translation

The soloist performed the concerto with great mastery.

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