stilista
The Italian word for stylist is stilista.
Which one should you use?
For plural forms, use stilisti for a group of stylists and use stiliste specifically when referring to a group of only female stylists.
How does it change in a sentence?
stilista is an invariable noun, which means the word itself does not change its ending to indicate masculine or feminine gender in the singular. The plural forms are stilisti and stiliste.
Did you know?
- The word stilista shares a root with stilo, the ancient pointed instrument used for writing on wax tablets before the invention of the pen.
- The Italian concept of stile is deeply tied to the historical 'sprezzatura', the art of making a complex task or a high-fashion look seem effortless.
- While stilista is the word for a fashion designer, an English speaker should never use it to describe a hair stylist. If you use it in a salon, the staff may think you are talking about an expert in garment construction rather than a professional hairdresser.
Examples in context
- Ho prenotato un appuntamento con lo stilista per domani.I booked an appointment with the stylist for tomorrow.
- Mi affido sempre al mio consulente di stile quando devo prepararmi per un evento importante.I always rely on my style consultant when I have to get ready for an important event.
- Ho trovato un parrucchiere fantastico che mi fa sempre un taglio perfetto.I found a fantastic hairstylist who always gives me a perfect haircut.
- La mia parrucchiera preferita è molto brava con i colori dei capelli.My favorite hairdresser is very skilled with hair colors.
- Maria considera sua madre un guru della moda, perché è sempre al passo con le ultime tendenze.Maria considers her mother a fashion guru because she's always up to date with the latest trends.
- È uno stilista molto famoso.He is a very famous stylist.
- Lei è una stilista molto famosa.She is a very famous stylist.
- Cerco uno stilista per un abito da sera.I am looking for a stylist for an evening gown.
- Lo stilista ha presentato la nuova collezione.The stylist presented the new collection.
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are talking about a fashion show in a cafe.
- SofiaHai visto il lavoro di quel nuovo stilista?Did you see the work of that new stylist?
- AlessandroSì, è davvero talentuoso.Yes, he is truly talented.
- SofiaVorrei che lo stilista disegnasse un vestito per me.I would like the stylist to design a dress for me.
- AlessandroSarebbe un'ottima idea, Sofia.That would be a great idea, Sofia.
