reproductor de DVD
/repɾoduɡtoɾ de dbd/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "dvd player" is reproductor de DVD in Spanish.
reproductor de DVD is the term used for the electronic device that plays media such as music or video.
Meaning: DVD player (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of reproductor (player or reproducer) and de DVD (of DVD).
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, the phrase is preceded by the masculine definite article el to say "the DVD player": el reproductor de DVD.
Did you know?
- The word reproductor comes from reproducir, a verb that means both playing a recording and biological reproduction.
- While 'DVD' is an English acronym, in Spanish, it is pronounced by saying the letters individually as de-uve-de, rather than as a single word.
- In Spanish stores, you may see lector de DVD used instead of reproductor de DVD, as the language often describes the device as a 'reader'.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿dónde puedo encontrar un reproductor de DVD?Excuse me, where can I find a DVD player?
- Tengo un reproductor de DVD fantástico en mi sala de estar.I have a fantastic DVD player in my living room.
- Necesito un reproductor de DVD para esta película.I need a DVD player for this movie.
- El reproductor de DVD no funciona bien.The DVD player is not working well.
- ¿Dónde pusiste el reproductor de DVD?Where did you put the DVD player?
Example conversation
In the living room while setting up a home theater.
- SofíaJavier, ¿puedes conectar el reproductor de DVD?Javier, can you connect the DVD player?
- JavierSí, lo conectaré ahora mismo.Yes, I will connect it right now.
- SofíaGracias, quiero ver este disco.Thanks, I want to watch this disc.
- JavierPerfecto, ya está listo.Perfect, it is ready now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dvd player” translations and entries reproductor de DVD, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
