siguiente canción
/siɡjente kanθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "next song" is translated into Spanish as siguiente canción.
This phrase refers to the musical track that follows the one currently playing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective siguiente can be placed either before or after the noun canción without changing the core meaning. Placing siguiente before the noun is very common for flow or emphasis.
How do you pronounce it?
/siɡjente kanθjon/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often use the word tema to refer to a song, a term that literally translates to 'theme' or 'topic'.
- In a formal musical context, such as a concert program, the 'next song' might be referred to as the siguiente número, treating the song as a numbered act.
- The root of siguiente comes from the verb seguir, which in daily conversation is used not just for following a track, but also for 'continuing' a task.
Examples in context
- La siguiente canción que voy a cantar es una que escribí el verano pasado.The next song I'm going to sing is one I wrote last summer.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how to use siguiente canción when talking about a song you wrote.Tatoeba #6820859 by arh, translation #6820558 by CK
- ¿Podrías reproducir la siguiente canción de mi lista de reproducción, por favor?Could you play the next song from my playlist, please?
- Pon música nueva. Quiero escuchar la siguiente canciónPlay new music. I want to listen to the next song
- ¿Cuál es la siguiente canción de este álbum?What is the next song on this album?
- Pon la siguiente canción, por favor.Play the next song, please.
- No me gusta la siguiente canción de este álbum.I don't like the next song on this album.
Example conversation
At a party, Lucía and Javier are choosing music.
- Lucía¿Qué te parece la siguiente canción?What do you think of the next song?
- JavierMe encanta, es mi favorita.I love it, it's my favorite.
- LucíaEntonces, pon la siguiente canción de la lista.Then, play the next song from the list.
- JavierVale, la pongo ahora mismo.Okay, I'll play it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
