reproductor de discos compactos
/repɾoduɡtoɾ de diskos kompaɡtos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the English phrase "compact disc player" is translated as reproductor de discos compactos.
The phrase refers to a device used to play audio or data from a compact disc. While reproductor de discos compactos is technically correct, reproductor de CD is much more common in everyday speech.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase reproductor de discos compactos is composed of reproductor (player), de (of), discos (discs) and compactos (compact).
Which one should you use?
In many Spanish-speaking contexts, the abbreviation CD is used instead of the full discos compactos. Additionally, reproductor de CDs is also used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Both reproductor de discos compactos and reproductor de CDs are commonly used in Latin America.
Did you know?
- Although CD is an English acronym, Spanish speakers treat it as a native term and pronounce the letters as ce de.
- In Spanish, the word disco is used for both a digital compact disc and a vintage vinyl record, meaning the same word bridges the gap between analog and digital eras.
- While reproductor is the standard word for a player, Spanish speakers use lector specifically for the drive inside a computer that reads the disc's data.
Examples in context
- Puedes conectar tu teléfono al reproductor de discos compactos y escuchar tu música favorita.You can connect your phone to the compact disc player and listen to your favorite music.
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo encontrar un reproductor de CDs por aquí?Do you know where I can find a compact disc player around here?
- Voy a poner mi CD favorito en el aparato de CDs.I am going to put my favorite CD in the compact disc player.
- Necesito un reproductor de discos compactos para mi coche.I need a compact disc player for my car.
- El reproductor de discos compactos no funciona bien.The compact disc player is not working well.
- ¿Dónde compraste ese reproductor de discos compactos?Where did you buy that compact disc player?
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are looking through old electronics in an attic.
- SofíaMira, encontré un reproductor de discos compactos viejo.Look, I found an old compact disc player.
- JavierEse es el de mi padre.That is my father's.
- Sofía¿Todavía funciona el reproductor de discos compactos?Does the compact disc player still work?
- JavierNo estoy seguro, tendríamos que probarlo.I'm not sure, we would have to try it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
