Maestro Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈmaɪstɹoʊ/

MY-stroh

UK

/mˈaɪstɹəʊ/

MY-stroh

Definition

A maestro is a masterful conductor of an orchestra or a highly respected, skillful expert in music or the arts.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in classical music to refer to conductors, but can also mean a 'master' in arts. In English, 'maestro' is formal and respectful, not used casually. 'Maestro' is not a general term for any teacher.

• Spanish: maestro - director de orquesta
• Portuguese (BR): maestro - maestro de orquestra
• Portuguese (PT): maestro - maestro de orquestra
• Chinese (Simplified): 指挥家 - 大师（艺术领域）
• Chinese (Traditional): 指揮家 - 大師（藝術領域）
• Hindi: माएस्ट्रो - संगीत निर्देशक
• Arabic: مايسترو - قائد أوركسترا
• Bengali: মায়েস্ট্রো - ওস্তাদ (শিল্প/সংগীত)
• Russian: маэстро
• Japanese: マエストロ
• Vietnamese: nhạc trưởng - bậc thầy (nghệ thuật)
• Korean: 마에스트로 - 거장 (음악)
• Turkish: maestro - usta (müzik/sanat)
• Urdu: مايسترو - ماہر (فن/موسیقی)
• Indonesian: maestro - maestro (musik/seni)

Example Sentences

The maestro stepped onto the stage and raised his baton.

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She wants to become a maestro and conduct her own orchestra.

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Everyone applauded the maestro after the concert.

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He’s a real maestro when it comes to playing the piano.

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People travel from all over the world to hear the maestro perform live.

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After decades of dedication, the community started calling her the maestro of local art.

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