banda en vivo
/banda en bibo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "live band" is translated into Spanish as banda en vivo.
The term refers to a group of musicians performing music in person rather than through a recording. You may also use grupo en vivo to refer to a live musical group.
Which one should you use?
Use banda en vivo to refer to the performance or the group playing live, as opposed to grabación (recording).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, both grupo en directo and banda en directo are frequently used to describe a live band.
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Examples in context
- La banda en vivo tocó un concierto espectacular anoche.The live band played a spectacular concert last night.
- El conjunto musical en directo animó la fiesta con su enérgica interpretación.The live musical ensemble enlivened the party with their energetic performance.
- ¡Esa banda que está tocando en directo es genial! ¡Vamos a bailar!That band playing live is great! Let's dance!
- El grupo en vivo llenó el bar de melodías contagiosas y buen rollo.The live group filled the bar with infectious melodies and good vibes.
- Contratamos una banda en vivo para la boda.We hired a live band for the wedding.
- Me encanta ver a una banda en vivo.I love seeing a live band.
- ¿Hay una banda en vivo esta noche?Is there a live band tonight?
- Contratamos una banda en vivo para la fiesta.We hired a live band for the party.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are deciding on plans for the evening.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿quieres ir al club?María, do you want to go to the club?
- MaríaSí, si hay una banda en vivo.Yes, if there is a live band.
- AlejandroCreo que tocará una banda en vivo.I think a live band will be playing.
- MaríaEntonces, vamos de inmediato.Then, let's go immediately.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries banda, en, vivo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
