original
/oɾixiˈnal/
The English slang term 'og' can be translated into Spanish as original.
In Spanish, original is used to describe someone who is an original member or a pioneer of a particular group or style.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾixiˈnal/
Did you know?
- While original describes a pioneer, using it to describe a person's personality in Spanish often means they are 'eccentric' or 'weird'.
- The word original shares an ancient lineage with the English word 'orient', as both stem from the Latin root meaning 'to rise' or 'to emerge'.
- To describe someone who has been part of a scene for a long time, Spanish speakers frequently prefer the term veterano over original.
Examples in context
- Ese futbolista es todo un capo dentro de la cancha.That soccer player is a real boss on the field.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about a legendary local artist.
- ElenaMira ese mural, lo hizo un original.Look at that mural, an OG made it.
- AlejandroEs verdad, él empezó todo el movimiento.It's true, he started the whole movement.
- ElenaTodo el mundo respeta a ese original.Everyone respects that OG.
- AlejandroSí, es una leyenda aquí.Yes, he is a legend here.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry original, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries original, CC BY-SA 4.0.
