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percusionista

percussionist

noun pehr-koo-syoh-NEES-tah Rare

Usage Note

Percusionista is a common-gender noun — the same form serves both el percusionista (male) and la percusionista (female). It refers specifically to someone who plays percussion instruments professionally, distinct from the broader músico. The root noun is percusión.

Examples

"La percusionista tocó durante dos horas."

Natural Translation

The percussionist played for two hours.

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