música metal
/musika metal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "metal music" is translated into Spanish as música metal.
The phrase refers to a genre of loud rock music characterized by distorted guitars and a strong beat.
Which one should you use?
While música metal is the full descriptive phrase, el metal is the more common way to refer to the genre in conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
In common usage, the noun el metal is often used as a shorthand for música metal. Additionally, the phrase el heavy metal is frequently used in Spanish to refer specifically to the genre, often without translating the word "heavy".
Did you know?
- Despite the global nature of el metal, there is a significant movement of metal en español where bands blend the genre's tropes with traditional Spanish poetic structures.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, calling someone a metalero is not an insult, but a badge of honor. It identifies a person as a dedicated member of the metal subculture.
- In Spanish, the word metal descends from the Greek métallon, which originally meant a 'mine' or a 'quarry' rather than the substance itself. This highlights the historical connection between the place of extraction and the material.
Examples in context
- Sí, su música de metal es increíble. Me encanta su estilo.Yes, their metal music is incredible. I love their style.
- ¿Conoces alguna banda de rock duro argentina?Do you know any Argentine hard rock bands?
- Me encanta la música metal.I love metal music.
- Él escucha mucha música metal.He listens to a lot of metal music.
- La música metal es muy ruidosa.Metal music is very loud.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their music preferences at a café.
- Sofía¿Te gusta la música metal, Javier?Do you like metal music, Javier?
- JavierSí, me gusta mucho esa música.Yes, I like that music a lot.
- SofíaA mí me parece muy intensa.I find it very intense.
- JavierEs verdad, pero es genial.It's true, but it's great.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries metal, música, CC BY-SA 4.0.
