el artista

the artist

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the artist Refers to a person who creates art. In some contexts, it can also be used more loosely for someone who acts showy or clever.
SP: El artista pintó un cuadro hermoso.
EN: The artist painted a beautiful picture.

Se hace el artista.

He plays the artist.

— Parásitos (2019)

El artista es talentoso.

The artist is talented.

El artista, del barrio de Kordeiro.

The artist, from the Kordeiro neighborhood.

— El agente secreto (2025)

El artista pertenece a su obra, no la obra al artista.

The artist belongs to his work, not the work to the artist.

No sé quién es el artista de esta obra.

I don't know who the artist of this work is.

El artista del que te gustaban sus pinturas es un amigo mío.

The artist whose paintings you liked is a friend of mine.

Sí, el artista.

Yes, the artist.

— American Splendor (2003)

El artista, al perder a su hijo, pasó el resto de su vida ayudando a los niños.

After losing his son, the artist spent the rest of his life helping children.

El artista es un niño eternamente.

The artist is eternally a child.

El artista, ¿no?

The artist, right?

— Jugada maestra (2026)

El artista siempre pintaba solo.

The artist always painted alone.