música en vivo
/musika en bibo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "live music" is translated into Spanish as música en vivo.
This phrase refers to music performed by musicians in person rather than music that is pre-recorded. You can use música en vivo to specifically distinguish a performance from música grabada (recorded music).
Which one should you use?
While música en vivo is a standard way to express the concept, you can also use música en directo to describe the same thing. To specifically refer to live concerts or performances in certain areas, the phrase concierto en vivo is also common.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The phrase música en directo is prevalent in Spain. In contrast, música en vivo is more commonly used in Latin America. In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico and Argentina, it is common to use the phrase concierto en vivo to refer to live concerts or performances.
Did you know?
- The word música shares a common root with the word murga, a type of musical group often seen in carnivals. While música comes from the formal Greek term for the Muses, murga likely evolved from a more popular or folk-oriented version of the same word.
- In Spanish, en vivo is used not only for music but also as the standard term for any 'live' television or radio broadcast.
Examples in context
- La conferencia contará con música en directo durante la recepción.The conference will feature live music during the reception.
- ¡No te puedes perder la increíble actuación en vivo de esta talentosa banda!You can't miss this talented band's incredible live performance!
- ¿Vamos a ese bar donde siempre hay música en directo?Shall we go to that bar where there's always live music?
- La fiesta en casa de Alejandro siempre tiene música en vivo, ¡es genial!Alejandro's house parties always have live music, it's awesome!
- ¿Vas a asistir a algún concierto en vivo este fin de semana?Are you going to attend any live concert this weekend?
- Me encanta la música en vivo.I love live music.
- Hay música en vivo en el café.There is live music in the cafe.
- Prefiero la música en vivo al disco.I prefer live music to the record.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are deciding where to go on a Friday night.
- Mateo¿Quieres ir al centro hoy?Do you want to go downtown today?
- SofíaSí, si hay música en vivo.Yes, if there is live music.
- MateoCreo que hay un grupo tocando.I think there is a group playing.
- Sofía¡Perfecto, me encanta la música en vivo!Perfect, I love live music!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, música, vivo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
