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vocalista

lead singer

noun boh-kah-LEES-tah Rare

Also means

vocalist

Usage Note

Vocalista is the standard term for the lead singer of a band, distinct from cantante, which applies to any professional singer. It is common-gender: el vocalista (male) and la vocalista (female). In formal credits you may see voz principal as an alternative description.

Examples

"La vocalista del grupo tiene una voz increíble."

Natural Translation

The band's lead singer has an incredible voice.

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