coro
/ˈkoɾo/masculine
The Spanish word for choir is coro. Wiktionary also lists orfeón and escolanía.
Meaning: singing group (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| coro | /ˈkoɾo/ | masculine |
| orfeón | /oɾfeon/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| escolanía | /eskolaˈnia/ | feminine |
| masa coral | /masa koɾal/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The term refers to a singing group.
Which one should you use?
coro is the general term for any choir. In contrast, orfeón often refers specifically to a choral society or a male-voice choir. escolanía refers specifically to a choir of boys, typically in a religious or cathedral context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The diminutive corito is used in Latin America and the Caribbean.
How does it change in a sentence?
coro is a masculine noun and requires masculine articles and adjectives, such as el coro grande.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkoɾo/
Did you know?
- In some Caribbean slang, montar un coro means to start a party or organize a social gathering with friends.
- The word coro shares its roots with the Ancient Greek khorós, which originally referred to a circular dance rather than just singing.
- In a religious context, the coro also refers to the physical architectural space in a cathedral where the singers stand.
Examples in context
- ¿Cantas en el coro?Do you sing in the choir?This sentence is useful for asking if someone sings in the choir using coro.Tatoeba #7778042 by alejandra__, translation #6787783 by CK
- Tom canta en el coro.Tom sings in the choir.This sentence is useful for stating that someone sings in the choir using coro.Tatoeba #7778038 by alejandra__, translation #6532008 by CK
- ¿Cómo estuvo la práctica del coro?How was choir practice?This sentence is useful for asking about choir practice using coro.Tatoeba #7778036 by alejandra__, translation #3636310 by CK
- El coro de la iglesia canta muy bienThe church choir sings very well
- Asistiré a un concierto donde se presentará un conjunto coralI will attend a concert featuring a choir ensemble
- ¡El corito de la escuela suena fenomenal!The school choir sounds amazing!
- El coro de la iglesia entonó un himno hermoso.The church choir sang a beautiful hymn.
- ¡Vamos a ensayar con el corito de la escuela hoy!Let's rehearse with the school choir today!
- La función estará a cargo del conjunto coral de renombre.The performance will be led by a renowned choir ensemble.
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about music practice.
- ElenaJavier, ¿vas a la práctica del coro?Javier, are you going to the choir practice?
- JavierSí, Elena, hoy ensayo con el coro.Yes, Elena, today I rehearse with the choir.
- Elena¿Es un coro muy grande?Is it a very large choir?
- JavierNo, el coro es pequeño pero bueno.No, the choir is small but good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “choir” translations and entries coro, orfeón, escolanía, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coral, coro, escolanía, masa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
