No. 4,935 in Spanish
diva
A celebrated female singer or someone regarded as glamorous and demanding.
In a sentence
Ella se comporta como una diva en todos los eventos.
She behaves like a diva in all events.
In this sentence, 'diva' is used metaphorically to describe someone demonstrating extravagant or attention-seeking behavior, similar to how a famous opera singer might behave.
La cantante fue reconocida como una verdadera diva por su talento excepcional.
The singer was recognized as a true diva due to her exceptional talent.
Here, 'diva' is employed to denote respect and admiration for an individual with unparalleled skill and influence in the field of music, particularly opera or similar performances.
La película retrata la vida de una diva renombrada de la ópera.
The movie portrays the life of a renowned opera diva.
In this case, 'diva' refers specifically to the historical term for an illustrious and high-caliber female opera performer.
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