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    Banda (en. Band)

    /ˈband.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A group of musicians who play instruments together.
    The band played at last night's concert.
    La banda tocó en el concierto de anoche.
    A group of people who share a common interest, especially in music.
    My favorite band is an alternative rock band.
    Mi banda favorita es de rock alternativo.
    A group of people engaged in criminal activities.
    The police dismantled a drug trafficking gang.
    La policía desmanteló una banda de narcotraficantes.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish 'banda', which may derive from the Germanic term 'banda', meaning 'ribbon', 'band', or 'group'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    soundtrack
    Music that accompanies a movie or video game.
    banda sonora
    marching band
    A group of musicians who play brass instruments at military ceremonies.
    banda de guerra
    broadband
    High-speed internet connection.
    banda ancha

    Related Words

    musician
    A person who plays an instrument or sings professionally.
    músico
    orchestra
    A musical group larger than a band, which includes strings, brass, and percussion.
    orquesta
    troop
    A group of soldiers, but it can also refer to a group of friends.
    tropa

    Slang Meanings

    A group of friends or acquaintances who usually gather.
    We are going out with the gang this weekend.
    Vamos a salir con la banda este fin de semana.
    A term used to refer to a group of people in a carefree context.
    That crew always throws the best party.
    Esa banda siempre hace la mejor fiesta.