Bandas (en. Bands)

/ˈbandas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A group of musicians who play instruments or sing together.
The theater presented local bands during the festival.
El teatro presentó bandas locales durante el festival.
A group of people engaged in illegal activities.
The police arrested several gangs involved in drug trafficking.
La policía arrestó a varias bandas dedicadas al narcotráfico.
Strips or bands that can be used for various purposes, such as in fashion or sports.
I bought some fabric bands for sports.
Compré unas bandas de tela para el deporte.

Etymology

From Latin 'banda', which refers to a group or set.

Common Phrases and Expressions

musical bands
Groups of musicians who perform at events.
bandas de música
criminal gangs
Organized groups that commit crimes.
bandas delictivas
elastic bands
Flexible strips used in exercises or for securing.
bandas elásticas

Related Words

band
A group of people who play music or engage in a specific activity.
banda
tray
A flat object used to serve or transport things.
bandeja
broadband
A type of high-speed Internet connection.
banda ancha

Slang Meanings

A group of young people who engage in social or party activities.
This weekend we are the same group as always.
El fin de semana somos la misma banda que siempre.
A term used to refer to a group of friends.
I went out with the gang to see a movie.
Salí con la banda a ver una película.