artista
artísta with stress marks
actor; celebrity
Usage Note
Artista in the Philippines specifically means a movie or TV celebrity rather than a visual artist, and it is gender-neutral. It can also be used colloquially to describe anyone acting in a dramatic or showy manner — calling someone an artista is often both a compliment and a gentle tease.
Examples
" Artista ang kapatid niya. "
Natural Translation
His sibling is an actor.
Literal Translation
Actor the sibling his.
" Sikat na artista ang nakita ko kanina. "
Natural Translation
I saw a famous actor earlier.
Literal Translation
Famous actor the saw I earlier.
" Maraming tao ang nag-abang sa labas ng gusali para makita ang sikat na artista na dumarating mamaya. "
Natural Translation
Many people waited outside the building to see the famous celebrity who was arriving later.
Literal Translation
Many people the waited at outside of building to see the famous actor that arriving later.
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