Demo (en. Demo)

[ˈdemo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A sample or presentation of a product to show its features.
The developer released a demo of the new video game.
El desarrollador lanzó un demo del nuevo videojuego.
A recording of music used to showcase an artist's style.
She sent a demo to several record labels.
Ella envió un demo a varias discográficas.
A trial version of software that allows users to evaluate its functionality.
You can download the demo to try the program before buying it.
Puedes descargar el demo para probar el programa antes de comprarlo.

Etymology

Abbreviation of 'demonstration', from the English 'demonstration'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

live demo
public or real-time presentation of a product.
demo en vivo
technical demo
detailed presentation of a product's technical features.
demo técnica
sales demo
sample designed to convince a potential customer.
demo de ventas

Related Words

demonstration
act of showing something to demonstrate its functioning or effectiveness.
demostración
sample
portion of a product given for tasting or examination.
muestra

Slang Meanings

Informal demonstration of skills in an entertainment setting.
The band gave a surprise demo at the festival.
El grupo dio un demo sorpresa en el festival.
Beta version of an application before its official release.
I'm using the demo of the app, it's great!
Estoy usando el demo de la app, ¡es genial!