mixtape
/miɡstape/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for mixtape is mixtape.
The word mixtape is used to refer to a mixtape.
How do you pronounce it?
/miɡstape/
Did you know?
- The use of the English word mixtape in Spanish is heavily tied to the global spread of reggaeton and trap music from Puerto Rico and Colombia.
- While mixtape is common in urban music, some speakers use maqueta to describe a demo tape or an early recording used to attract a record label.
- The concept of a 'mixtape' is often linked to the verb mezclar, which means 'to mix' in both a musical and a culinary context.
Examples in context
- Hace tiempo te hice una mezcla musical con tus canciones favoritas.Some time ago, I made you a musical mix with your favorite songs.
- Te hice un tape con las mejores canciones de rock en español.I made you a mixtape with the best Spanish rock songs.
- Escuché tu nuevo mixtape en el coche.I listened to your new mixtape in the car.
- Este mixtape tiene canciones muy buenas.This mixtape has very good songs.
- ¿Me puedes pasar ese mixtape de rap?Can you pass me that rap mixtape?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about music in a living room.
- ElenaMateo, ¿has oído mi nuevo mixtape?Mateo, have you heard my new mixtape?
- MateoSí, Elena, me encanta tu estilo.Yes, Elena, I love your style.
- ElenaGracias, me esforcé mucho en este mixtape.Thanks, I worked very hard on this mixtape.
- MateoSe nota, es un trabajo excelente.It shows, it is excellent work.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
