maquillador
/makiʝadoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "makeup artist" is translated into Spanish as maquillador.
What does it mean word for word?
The word maquillador is derived from the verb maquillar (to apply makeup) and the suffix -dor (one who performs an action), literally meaning "one who applies makeup".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the terms maquillista profesional and especialista en maquillaje are used frequently. In Spain, maquillador(a) is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is gendered, so use the feminine form maquilladora when referring to a female makeup artist. The plural form maquilladores is used for a group of male makeup artists or a mixed-gender group, while maquilladoras is used specifically for a group consisting only of female makeup artists.
How do you pronounce it?
/makiʝadoɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, a maquilladora can refer specifically to a factory worker in a 'maquiladora' plant, which is a large-scale assembly plant.
- The verb maquillar can also be used figuratively in Spanish to mean 'to embellish' or 'to gloss over' a difficult truth, much like 'to gloss' in English.
- While maquillador is the standard term, in high-fashion circles in Spain, professionals may use the French-inspired term visagiste to describe an artist who studies face shapes.
Examples in context
- La maquilladora hizo un trabajo impecable en el desfile de modaThe makeup artist did an impeccable job at the fashion show
- Tuve una sesión de belleza con una especialista en maquillajeI had a beauty session with a makeup specialist
- El técnico en maquillaje del set de grabación está listo para trabajarThe makeup technician on the set is ready to work
- Hablé con una maquilladora que me dio consejos genialesI spoke to a makeup artist who gave me great advice
- Mi amiga es maquillista y siempre luce increíbleMy friend is a makeup artist and always looks amazing
- La maquilladora utilizó su creatividad para resaltar los rasgos de la modeloThe makeup artist used her creativity to enhance the model's features
- El maquillador es muy profesional.The makeup artist is very professional.
- Necesito contratar a un maquillador.I need to hire a makeup artist.
- Busco un maquillador para la boda.I am looking for a makeup artist for the wedding.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing preparations for a photo shoot.
- Javier¿Ya encontraste al maquillador?Have you found the makeup artist yet?
- ElenaSí, el maquillador llegará mañana.Yes, the makeup artist will arrive tomorrow.
- JavierPerfecto, él es muy talentoso.Perfect, he is very talented.
- ElenaEs cierto, su trabajo es increíble.It's true, his work is incredible.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
