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    Discoteca (en. Disco)

    [disko'teka]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A place designated for fun where dancing occurs, usually with electronic music.
    We met at the discotheque at ten o'clock at night.
    Nos encontramos en la discoteca a las diez de la noche.
    A nightclub with a dance floor and bar.
    The discotheque is full of young people.
    La discoteca está llena de gente joven.
    An establishment where musical events are organized.
    Several bands played at the discotheque over the weekend.
    Tocaron varias bandas en la discoteca el fin de semana.

    Etymology

    From the French 'discothèque', which refers to a collection of records.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go to the discotheque
    To attend a place where people dance and listen to music.
    ir a la discoteca
    to spend the night at the discotheque
    To enjoy the whole night at a nightclub.
    pasar la noche en la discoteca
    to wait in line to enter the discotheque
    To wait in line to enter the establishment.
    hacer fila para entrar a la discoteca

    Related Words

    dance
    The activity of moving the body to the rhythm of the music.
    baile
    music
    The art of organizing sounds in a way that is perceived as pleasurable.
    música
    party
    A social gathering where some type of celebration takes place.
    fiesta

    Slang Meanings

    Disco
    We're going to the disco tonight.
    Vamos a la disco esta noche.
    Joint
    The joint has good music and a great atmosphere.
    El antro tiene buena música y un ambiente genial.
    Clubbing
    Clubbing can't be missed on the weekend.
    El clubeo no puede faltar el fin de semana.