ir de discotecas
/iɾ de diskotekas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "clubbing" is translated into Spanish as ir de discotecas.
ir de discotecas refers to the practice of frequenting nightclubs. For a broader way to express the idea of going out to clubs or parties, you can use salir de fiesta, which means to go out partying.
Meaning: (uncountable) practice of frequenting nightclubs (noun)
Which one should you use?
salir de fiesta is a more common, broader way to express the idea of going out to clubs or parties. If you wish to be more formal, you can use Disfrutar de la vida nocturna (to enjoy the nightlife), whereas Ir de rumba (to go out on the town) serves as an informal alternative.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Different regions have their own preferred terms: in Spain (Castilian Spanish), you can use Ir de marcha, which is also a common colloquial alternative. In Mexico, it is common to say Ir de antro and in Argentina, the slang Ir de joda is used.
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the word for a nightclub is antro, which literally translates to 'cave'. This gives the impression of entering a dark, enclosed, or underground space.
- In Colombia and Venezuela, ir de rumba is the dominant term for clubbing, though 'rumba' originally refers to a specific Afro-Cuban musical style.
- The verb ir is so irregular that its different forms actually come from three distinct Latin verbs: 'to go', 'to walk' and 'to be'.
Examples in context
- Me encanta salir de fiesta los fines de semana.I love going partying on weekends.
- ¿Vamos a la discoteca esta noche?Shall we go to the nightclub tonight?
- A ella le encanta ir de discotecas.She loves clubbing.
- No me gusta mucho ir de discotecas.I don't really like clubbing.
- Estamos cansados de tanto ir de discotecas.We are tired of so much clubbing.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- Sofía¿Quieres ir de discotecas este sábado?Do you want to go clubbing this Saturday?
- MateoNo, prefiero quedarme en casa.No, I prefer to stay at home.
- Sofía¡Qué aburrido eres, Mateo!You are so boring, Mateo!
- MateoEs que no tengo ganas de ir de discotecas.It's just that I'm not in the mood for clubbing.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, ir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
