Rapero (en. Rapper)

/raˈpeɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Musician who specializes in the rap genre.
The rapper collaborated with several artists on his new album.
El rapero colaboró con varios artistas en su nuevo álbum.
Performer of lyrics that often address social or personal themes.
The rapper is known for his deep and provocative lyrics.
El rapero es conocido por sus letras profundas y provocativas.
Artist who uses rhythm and rhyme to tell stories.
She has always wanted to be a female rapper and performs on local stages.
Ella siempre ha querido ser rapera y se presenta en escenarios locales.

Etymology

It comes from the English 'rapper', which refers to someone who raps or performs rap.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rap battle
Competition between rappers where they face each other improvising.
batalla de raperos
to rap on stage
To perform or present rap on a stage.
rapear en la tarima
street rapper
Artist who draws inspiration from urban life and its challenges.
rapero de la calle

Related Words

rap
Musical genre characterized by rhyme and rhythm.
rap
freestyle
Form of rap where the lyrics are improvised.
freestyle
beat
Rhythm over which one can rap.
beat

Slang Meanings

MC
The group's MC is so talented that he always fills the stage.
El MC del grupo es tan talentoso que siempre llena el escenario.
spitter
That spitter dropped a bomb on his latest song.
Ese spitter lanzó una bomba en su última canción.
flow
His flow is unique, everyone recognizes him instantly.
Su flow es único, todos lo reconocen al instante.