Which one should you use?
While gran canción is a more neutral, standard way to say 'great song', temazo is more enthusiastic and slangy. Other informal options include canción genial for a great song, super canción for a super song or tremenda canción to mean an awesome or amazing song.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
temazo is an informal, colloquial way to describe a great song, often used in casual conversation or among music fans. Similarly, canción genial and super canción are informal, while tremenda canción is also an informal way to describe a song.
Is it said differently in some regions?
temazo is a slang term used in Spain to refer to an outstanding song. In some Latin American countries like Mexico or the Dominican Republic, tremenda canción is an informal way to say awesome or amazing song.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is temazos.
How do you pronounce it?
/teˈmaθo/
Did you know?
- The suffix -azo used in temazo can also describe a physical blow, such as a portazo when someone slams a door.
- The word tema inside temazo literally translates to 'theme' or 'topic'. It is interesting that a word used for a subject of discussion has become the standard slang root for a musical track.
- While temazo is common in Spain, using it in certain Latin American countries might sound like you are imitating a Spaniard. Depending on the region, locals may prefer temón to express the same level of enthusiasm.
Examples in context
- La canción que acaba de interpretar fue una gran canción.The song you just performed was a great song.
- Me encantó escuchar esa maravillosa canción.I loved listening to that marvelous song.
- Quiero felicitarte, esa fue una increíble canción.I want to congratulate you, that was an incredible song.
- ¡Escucha esta canción, es genial!Listen to this song, it's great!
- ¡Esa canción está tremenda!That song is awesome!
- ¡Qué temazo, me encanta esta canción!What a great song, I love it!
- ¡Qué temazo!What a great song!
- Ese nuevo tema es un temazo.That new song is a great song.
- ¡Qué temazo acabas de poner!What a great song you just played!
- El último disco tiene un temazo tras otro.The last album has one great song after another.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are listening to music in a car.
- Sofía¡Escucha esto, Daniel, es un temazo!Listen to this, Daniel, it's a great song!
- DanielTienes razón, me encanta esta canción.You're right, I love this song.
- Sofía¿Te gusta el ritmo que tiene?Do you like the rhythm it has?
- DanielSí, es muy pegadizo.Yes, it is very catchy.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry temazo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
