maestro
gb/mˈaɪstɹoʊ/ us/mˈaɪstɹoʊ/
C1
Inglés
maestro, mester
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
1
maestro
C1
Patrón de uso:
the maestro; Maestro, [request/question]
The maestro raised his baton and the orchestra fell completely silent.
A maestro felemelte a pálcáját, és a zenekar teljesen elnémult.
After the concert, the maestro thanked the soloist and the audience.
A koncert után a maestro köszönetet mondott a szólistának és a közönségnek.
She studied composition with a maestro who had led major opera houses.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The maestro conducted the orchestra.
A maestro vezényelte a zenekart.
I met the maestro after the concert.
A koncert után találkoztam a maestróval.
Error frecuente:
In English, maestro is most natural for music (especially conductors); for other fields, expert or master is often more common.
Significado
highly respected musician or conductor
Colocaciones
a renowned maestro
|a celebrated maestro
|the veteran maestro
|the Italian maestro
|a great maestro
|a legendary maestro
|the orchestra's maestro
|the maestro took the podium
|under the maestro's baton
|the maestro conducted
Sinónimos
conductor (More specific to leading an orchestra; not necessarily implying fame.)
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maestro (music director) (A close paraphrase; highlights the leadership role.)
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virtuoso (Emphasizes exceptional performance skill, not necessarily conducting.)
Antónimos
amateur (Not professional or not highly accomplished.)
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novice (Inexperienced, at the beginning stage.)
Temas
music
|performing_arts
Definición
a very famous and respected musician, often a conductor
A highly respected professional musician, especially a conductor, composer, or music director.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
INFORMAL
2
mester
B1
Patrón de uso:
a maestro at [something]; a maestro of [something]
He's a maestro at turning complicated ideas into simple explanations.
Igazi mester abban, hogy a bonyolult ötleteket egyszerű magyarázatokká alakítsa.
Her manager is a logistical maestro who never misses a deadline.
A menedzsere a logisztika mestere, és soha nem mulaszt el egy határidőt sem.
The chef is a maestro with spices, balancing heat and sweetness perfectly.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She is a maestro at planning trips.
Igazi mester az utazások megtervezésében.
Error frecuente:
This figurative use is often playful or flattering; in formal writing, expert or specialist may be preferred.
Significado
person exceptionally skilled at something
Colocaciones
a marketing maestro
|a design maestro
|a negotiation maestro
|a comedy maestro
|a storytelling maestro
|a kitchen maestro
|a maestro at improvising
|a maestro of detail
|a maestro with numbers
|a true maestro
Sinónimos
master (More general and common; can sound less playful.)
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expert (Neutral and practical; less complimentary in tone.)
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ace (More casual and slangy.)
Antónimos
beginner (At an early stage of learning.)
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novice (New and inexperienced, especially in a skill.)
Temas
work
|skills
|praise
Definición
someone who is very, very good at something
A person who is extremely skilled at a particular activity; a master.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
maestro
AFI
GB/mˈaɪstɹoʊ/
US/mˈaɪstɹoʊ/
Sílabas y acento
maes - tro (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (maes)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: maestro
- Plural: maestri, maestros
Familia de palabras
Forms
maestri
noun
maestros
noun
Related words
Expresiones
music maestro
1/mjˈuzɪk mˈaɪstɹoʊ/
fixed phrase
expert musician, often a conductor
a very skilled musician
Ejemplos
- The festival welcomed a music maestro known for bold interpretations of Beethoven.
- Local students got a masterclass from a visiting music maestro.
- The interview featured a music maestro discussing how to train young performers.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- A music maestro visited our school.
the maestro
1/ðə mˈaɪstɹoʊ/
fixed phrase
famous figure known for mastery
a special name for a very famous expert, often a conductor
Ejemplos
- The Maestro walked on stage to a standing ovation.
- In the documentary, the Maestro explains how he prepares an orchestra for opening night.
- Fans waited outside the hall hoping to catch a glimpse of the Maestro.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The Maestro is famous around the world.