maestro
word
/ˈmaɪstɹoʊ/
MY-stroh
/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 orquestaPortuguese (BR): maestro - maestro de orquestraPortuguese (PT): maestro - maestro de orquestraChinese (Simplified): 指挥家 - 大师（艺术领域）Chinese (Traditional): 指揮家 - 大師（藝術領域）Hindi: माएस्ट्रो - संगीत निर्देशकArabic: مايسترو - قائد أوركستراBengali: মায়েস্ট্রো - ওস্তাদ (শিল্প/সংগীত)Russian: маэстроJapanese: 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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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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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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After decades of dedication, the community started calling her the maestro of local art.
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