Disco (en. Disco)
/ˈdisko/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A disc is a digital or analog storage medium used to keep music, data, or images.
I bought a new disc from my favorite band.
Compré un disco nuevo de mi banda favorita.
An entertainment space where people dance and listen to music, often in a party atmosphere.
We are going to the club this weekend.
Vamos a ir al disco este fin de semana.
Etymology
From the Latin 'discus', which means disc or plate, used in reference to disc-shaped objects.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hard disk
Data storage device.
disco duro
vinyl disc
Analog format disc used to play music.
disco de vinilo
compact disc
Digital disc format used to store music and data.
disco compacto
Related Words
recording
The process of capturing sounds or images in a format that can be reproduced.
grabación
music
The art of combining sounds harmoniously.
música
dance
Moving the body to the rhythm of the music.
bailar
Slang Meanings
Party in a club or disco.
Last night I was at the club until dawn.
Anoche estuve en la disco hasta la madrugada.
A place for nightlife entertainment.
A new club is opening in the city on Thursday.
El jueves abren una nueva disco en la ciudad.