Estéreo (en. Stereo)

/esˈteɾeo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sound reproduction system that uses two or more channels.
The stereo in my car has excellent sound quality.
El estéreo de mi auto tiene una calidad de sonido excelente.
Sound or music file that contains information in multiple channels.
I downloaded an album in stereo format.
Descargué un álbum en formato estéreo.
adjective
Having two or more audio channels.
I bought a stereo system to enhance the music experience.
Compré un equipo estéreo para mejorar la experiencia musical.

Etymology

From French 'stéréo', which comes from Greek 'stereos' meaning 'solid'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stereo sound
Refers to sound that is created by multiple channels for a better listening experience.
sonido estéreo
stereo system
Set of electronic devices designed for high-quality sound reproduction.
equipo estéreo

Related Words

audio
General term that refers to the reception and reproduction of sounds.
audio
music
Art form that uses sound as a medium of expression.
música
player
Device that allows the playback of audio files.
reproductor

Slang Meanings

High-fidelity sound.
That stereo sounds amazing.
Ese estéreo suena de lujo.
Music equipment.
Let's play music on the stereo.
Vamos a poner música en el estéreo.