Broadway
The English term 'Broadway' is used in Spanish to refer to the American theater industry.
Meaning: the American theater industry (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, many speakers use the English term Broadway without adaptation.
Did you know?
- Because Broadway is a proper noun, Spanish speakers do not translate it, but they will apply Spanish gender and articles to it, usually treating it as a feminine noun because it refers to la calle (the street).
- In Spanish-language media, 'Broadway' is frequently used as a metonym to describe any high-budget, spectacular production, regardless of where the show actually performs.
- Spanish speakers may use the phrase estrenar en Broadway to describe any high-profile professional debut, even if the event does not physically take place on the street in New York.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuál es tu musical de Broadway favorito?What's your favorite Broadway musical?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's favorite musical regarding Broadway.Tatoeba #1249099 by hayastan, translation #906707 by CK
- Esa obra se estrenó en Broadway la semana pasada.That play opened on Broadway last week.This sentence is useful for noting when a play opened on Broadway.Tatoeba #2267882 by hayastan, translation #2267881 by _undertoad
- Mi dirección postal es novecientos veinte Broadway.My mailing address is 920 Broadway.This sentence is useful for providing a mailing address that includes Broadway.Tatoeba #456404 by lukaszpp, translation #456403 by lukaszpp
- En España, disfrutamos del Teatro Musical de BroadwayIn Spain, we enjoy Broadway Musical Theater
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing their vacation plans to New York.
- MateoQuiero ir a ver un show en Broadway.I want to go see a show on Broadway.
- MaríaYo también, María quiere comprar los boletos hoy.Me too, María wants to buy the tickets today.
- Mateo¿Sabes qué obras están en Broadway ahora?Do you know which plays are on Broadway now?
- MaríaSí, hay varias opciones muy buenas.Yes, there are several very good options.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
