transformista
drag performer
transform
to change in form, appearance, or structure
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-ista
person who does or is associated with something
A transformista is a drag performer, which can be thought of as a person who is associated with1 (-ista1) the act of transform0ing, meaning they change their form, appearance, or structure0.
noun
- drag performerA performer who impersonates people of the opposite sex, typically for entertainment.El transformista dio un espectáculo increíble anoche. // The drag performer gave an incredible show last night.