From root: instrumento
Usage Note
instrumentalista refers to a musician who specializes in playing a specific musical instrument. It is commonly used in professional and orchestral contexts.
Examples
" Mahusay na instrumentalista ang kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My sibling is a skilled instrumentalist.
Literal Translation
Skilled instrumentalist the sibling my.
" Magaling na instrumentalista ang tumutugtog ng biyolin. "
Natural Translation
The instrumentalist playing the violin is excellent.
Literal Translation
Great instrumentalist the one-playing the violin.
" Bago maging tanyag na instrumentalista, taon-taon siyang nagsanay ng piano sa maliit na silid ng kanilang bahay. "
Natural Translation
Before becoming a famous instrumentalist, she practiced piano for years in a small room of their house.
Literal Translation
Before become famous instrumentalist, year-by-year she practiced of piano in small room of their house.
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