demo
/demo/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for demo is demo.
The word demo is used in Spanish as a clipped form of demostración (demonstration) or versión de demostración (demonstration version), much like in English.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, especially in Mexico and some Central American countries, the English term demo is widely recognized and used.
How do you pronounce it?
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Did you know?
- While demo refers to software trials, the word maqueta is the preferred term for a musician's rough recording. Maqueta literally means 'scale model' or 'architectural model'.
- In Spanish, you cannot use demo to describe a free sample of cheese or perfume. In those cases, the word muestra is used, which comes from the verb mostrar meaning 'to show'.
- The word demostración is used for both a product demo and a rigorous mathematical proof. A mathematician would use this word to describe the logic that proves a theorem.
Examples in context
- La demostración del nuevo producto fue impresionante.The demo of the new product was impressive.
- Me gustaría ver una demo del nuevo juego.I would like to see a demo of the new game.
- Escuché el demo de su nueva canción.I listened to the demo of their new song.
- ¿Me puedes enviar el demo del álbum?Can you send me the album demo?
- El demo suena muy profesional.The demo sounds very professional.
Example conversation
Two friends talking about a new music project.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿ya escuchaste la demo?Alejandro, have you listened to the demo yet?
- AlejandroNo, Sofía, todavía no la escucho.No, Sofía, I haven't listened to it yet.
- SofíaTe mando la demo por correo.I will send you the demo by email.
- AlejandroPerfecto, la escucho ahora mismo.Perfect, I'll listen to it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
