Dvd (en. Dvd)

/diˈviːdi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Digital versatile disc used to store movies, music, and other types of data.
I bought a movie on DVD to watch at home.
Compré una película en DVD para poder verla en casa.
Device that plays digital versatile discs.
The DVD player is connected to the television.
El reproductor de DVD está conectado a la televisión.

Etymology

Acronym for 'Digital Versatile Disc'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Pocket DVD
A DVD that is portable and easy to carry.
DVD de bolsillo
DVD player
Device that allows the playback of DVDs.
reproductor de DVD
Movie on DVD
A movie that has been released in DVD format.
película en DVD

Related Words

Blu-ray
High-definition disc format that replaces the DVD.
Blu-ray
CD
Compact disc, a format prior to DVD primarily used for music.
CD
Streaming
Streaming multimedia content over the internet, an alternative to DVDs.
streaming

Slang Meanings

Disc for quick viewing.
I'm going to put on a DVD to entertain the kids.
Voy a poner un DVD para entretener a los niños.
Obsolete video format.
That game is now streaming, DVDs are not used as much anymore.
Ese juego ahora está en streaming, el DVD ya no se usa tanto.