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maestria

mastery

noun mah-eh-STREE-ah Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

craftsmanship

Usage Note

Maestria denotes a high level of skill executed with apparent ease — closer to 'virtuosity' or 'artistry' than mere competence. It derives from maestro and carries its connotation of mastery. You will often see it in reviews: con grande maestria ('with great mastery'). It is a feminine noun and has no common plural in practice.

Examples

"Ha eseguito il brano con rara maestria."

Natural Translation

She performed the piece with rare mastery.

Literal Translation

She has performed the piece with rare mastery.

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