música country
/musika kountɾi/from spelling rules
The English phrase "country music" is translated into Spanish as música country.
The term música country is used to refer to the specific American genre. Spanish speakers typically use the English loanword country rather than translating the concept to phrases like música de campo or música rural. In some contexts, speakers may simply use the English term Country to refer to the genre.
Meaning: style of music (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term música ranchera is often used to refer to a specific style of country music that originated in the Mexican countryside.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase as a subject or an object in a sentence, you must include a definite article, such as la música country.
Did you know?
- The English loanword country is a doublet of the Spanish word contrada, which also refers to a specific region or district.
- The term música country is often grouped with country-pop or country-rock in Spanish media to distinguish commercial Nashville sounds from traditional Appalachian music.
Examples in context
- Ella odia la música country.She hates country music.This sentence is useful for expressing a strong dislike for música country.Tatoeba #1861930 by Shishir, translation #1855183 by Spamster
- Estoy escuchando música country.I am listening to country music.This sentence is useful for describing the action of listening to música country.Tatoeba #1684438 by marcelostockle, translation #1665602 by Amastan
- A él le gusta la música country.He likes country music.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for música country.Tatoeba #1861931 by Shishir, translation #1855182 by Spamster
- Me encanta escuchar música country los fines de semana mientras conduzco por la carretera.I love listening to country music on weekends while driving on the road.
- Juan y María bailaron al ritmo de una canción de música campirana en su boda.Juan and María danced to the rhythm of a country music song at their wedding.
- ¿Has escuchado esa nueva canción de música sertaneja que está de moda en Brasil?Have you heard that new popular sertaneja song in Brazil?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are in a car listening to the radio.
- JavierEsta música country es muy relajante.This country music is very relaxing.
- LucíaSí, me gusta mucho para conducir.Yes, I like it a lot for driving.
- Javier¿Quieres que cambie la estación?Do you want me to change the station?
- LucíaNo, no, deja la música country.No, no, leave the country music on.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries country, música, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
