música cristiana
/musika kɾistjana/from spelling rules
The English phrase "christian music" is translated into Spanish as música cristiana.
The phrase música cristiana is used to refer to the genre of Christian music. You may also see it written as Música Cristiana.
Which one should you use?
While música cristiana refers to the genre, the phrase música de adoración is often used specifically to refer to "worship music".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective cristiana must agree in gender with the feminine noun música.
Did you know?
- The adjective cristiana is used for the music, but if you describe a person as cristiano, it often specifically implies they are Protestant rather than Catholic in many Latin American countries.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, música cristiana is not just a genre but a broad umbrella that includes música católica and música evangélica, which often have very different styles.
- While música cristiana is the general term, many Spanish speakers use the English term 'Worship' as a loanword to describe a specific contemporary style of música de adoración.
Examples in context
- Durante mi estar en Monterrey, me despertaba oyendo a música cristiana en la distancia. Eso, en alguna forma me hizo sentir en paz.During my time in Monterrey I would wake up hearing to Christian music in the distance. It, in some way made me feel at peace.This sentence is useful for hearing how música cristiana is used when describing a personal experience of hearing music in the distance.Tatoeba #12855779 by mexicanhere, translation #12855762 by mexicanhere
- Me gusta mucho la música cristiana.I really like christian music.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are at a small coffee shop.
- Javier¿Qué tipo de música escuchas, Lucía?What kind of music do you listen to, Lucía?
- LucíaNormalmente escucho mucha música cristiana.I normally listen to a lot of christian music.
- JavierEs muy bonita la música cristiana.Christian music is very beautiful.
- LucíaSí, me ayuda a estar tranquila.Yes, it helps me stay calm.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
