baterista
/ba.teˈɾis.tɐ/feminine, masculine
The Portuguese word for drummer is baterista.
The term refers to a person who plays the drums. In certain regions of Brazil, you might encounter the term percussionista, which can be used to describe someone who plays a broader range of percussion instruments.
Meaning: one who plays the drums (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word baterista is derived from the verb bater, meaning 'to hit' or 'to strike'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Brazil, percussionista may be used to encompass a wider variety of percussion players than just those on a drum kit.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word baterista can be used for both masculine and feminine subjects.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: /ba.teˈɾis.tɐ/.
Did you know?
- While a baterista plays the drums, the Portuguese phrase bater as botas is a slang idiom meaning 'to kick the bucket' or to die.
- The verb bater used in baterista is also used in the common phrase bater papo, which means 'to chat' or have a casual conversation.
- Portuguese shares the root bater with the English word 'battery', as both derive from the Latin battuere meaning 'to beat'.
Examples in context
- Tom é um ótimo baterista.Tom is a great drummer.This sentence is useful for describing someone's skill as a baterista.Tatoeba #8502621 by bill, translation #6877456 by CK
- Quem é o seu baterista favorito?Who's your favorite drummer?This sentence is useful for asking about a favorite baterista.Tatoeba #5857742 by bill, translation #908698 by CK
- Eu tenho um filho que é um baterista.I have a son who's a drummer.This sentence is useful for mentioning a son who is a baterista.Tatoeba #11520931 by DavidDias, translation #9246463 by CK
- O baterista da orquestra é muito talentoso.The drummer in the orchestra is very talented.
- Você conhece algum bom tocador de bateria?Do you know any good drummer?
- O baterista da banda é incrível!The band's drummer is amazing!
- O baterista da banda toca muito bem.The drummer of the band plays very well.
- Eu sempre admirei os percussionistas de jazz.I have always admired jazz drummers.
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Example conversation
Juliana and Lucas are talking about their new band.
- JulianaVocê conhece algum baterista para a banda?Do you know any drummer for the band?
- LucasSim, minha irmã é baterista.Yes, my sister is a drummer.
- JulianaEla toca bem?Does she play well?
- LucasSim, ela é a melhor baterista da cidade.Yes, she is the best drummer in town.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “drummer” translations and entries baterista, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
