Artegui (en. Artgui)

/aɾˈteɣi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who practices an art or a manual trade, especially in the creation of artistic objects.
The village artegui is famous for his wooden sculptures.
El artegui del pueblo es famoso por sus esculturas de madera.
An artist who uses traditional techniques to produce creative works.
She considers herself an artegui because she works with ancestral techniques.
Ella se considera un artegui porque trabaja con técnicas ancestrales.

Etymology

From the term 'arte' and the augmentative form '-gui', which denotes skill or mastery.

Common Phrases and Expressions

street artegui
Artist who works in public spaces, often showcasing their art.
artegui de la calle
to be an artegui
Means to be very skilled in a particular art or activity.
ser un artegui

Related Words

art
Expression of human creativity that is materialized through different mediums.
arte
craftsmanship
Manual work that involves the creation of artistic or practical objects.
artesanía

Slang Meanings

Someone who improvises in their art.
That guy is an artegui, always finding creative ways to do things.
Ese chico es un artegui, siempre encuentra maneras creativas de hacer las cosas.
An artist who works outdoors.
I saw an artegui in the square, painting an impressive mural.
Vi a un artegui en la plaza, pintando un mural impresionante.