Grammy
/ɡɾammi/from spelling rules
The English phrase "grammy" is translated into Spanish as Grammy.
The term is used to refer to the prestigious award given to recognize achievements in the music industry.
Which one should you use?
The form Los Grammys is an informal way to refer to the awards, while Premio Grammy or Los Premios Grammy are more formal ways to name the award or the ceremony.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin American countries, you will often hear people use El Grammy or Los Grammys. In Spain, the awards are commonly referred to as Los Premios Grammy.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾammi/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the physical trophy is often called la estatuilla, which literally means 'the little statue'. This distinguishes the physical object from the honor of the Grammy itself.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term Latin Grammy does not just refer to a category of music, but to an entirely separate and independent awards ceremony from the American one.
- Even though the word is an English loanword, it is treated as a masculine noun in Spanish, so you must say el Grammy or los Grammys.
Examples in context
- El artista ganó un Premio Grammy por su último álbum.The artist won a Grammy Award for their latest album.
- Anoche disfruté de la ceremonia de Los Premios Grammy.Last night, I enjoyed the Grammy Awards ceremony.
- Me encanta ver Los Grammys todos los años.I love watching the Grammys every year.
- Ella ganó un Grammy por su álbum.She won a Grammy for her album.
- Mi cantante favorito recibió un Grammy anoche.My favorite singer received a Grammy last night.
- Ese Grammy es muy importante para él.That Grammy is very important to him.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing music awards.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿viste la ceremonia del Grammy anoche?Sofía, did you see the Grammy ceremony last night?
- SofíaSí, fue un espectáculo increíble.Yes, it was an incredible show.
- AlejandroNo puedo creer que él ganara el Grammy.I can't believe he won the Grammy.
- SofíaÉl se lo merecía por su disco.He deserved it for his album.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
