lista de reproducción
/lista de ɾepɾoduɡθjon/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase 'playlist' is translated into Spanish as lista de reproducción. Wiktionary also lists playlist (pléilist) and catálogo musical.
Meaning: computing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| lista de reproducción | /lista de ɾepɾoduɡθjon/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /lista de ɾepɾoduɡsjon/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine |
| playlist (pléilist) | feminine | |
| catálogo musical | /kataloɡo musikal/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
In a computing context, this refers to a sequence of tracks or media files.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase lista de reproducción literally means 'list of reproduction'.
Which one should you use?
catálogo musical refers to a musical catalog, which is a collection of available music, whereas a playlist is a specific sequence of songs. recopilación musical can also be used as a formal way to say 'music playlist'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
lista de reproducción is the formal way to express 'playlist'. In informal speech and within digital interfaces, the anglicism playlist is very common.
How does it change in a sentence?
The anglicism playlist is treated as a feminine noun in Spanish, such as when saying la playlist.
How do you pronounce it?
/lista de ɾepɾoduɡθjon/
Did you know?
- The adjective musical traces its roots back to the Ancient Greek word mousikḗ, referring to the Muses.
- While many digital interfaces use the English term, a Spanish speaker might use the word lista to mean a 'list', but it is also the word for 'strip' or 'border' of fabric, such as a 'lista de encaje'.
- In some Latin American countries, the term recopilación is used to describe a playlist, though it originally referred to physical compilation albums.
Examples in context
- Me encanta tu lista de reproducción de música clásica.I love your classical music playlist.
- El DJ presentará una recopilación musical especial para el evento.The DJ will present a special music playlist for the event.
- Echa un vistazo a mi nueva lista de canciones para el verano.Take a look at my new summer playlist.
- He creado una nueva lista de reproducción.I have created a new playlist.
- ¿Me pasas tu lista de reproducción favorita?Can you send me your favorite playlist?
- Esta lista de reproducción es muy larga.This playlist is very long.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are sharing music while traveling in a car.
- AlejandroTengo una lista de reproducción para el viaje.I have a playlist for the trip.
- María¡Qué bien! ¿Es de música movida?Great! Is it upbeat music?
- AlejandroSí, la lista de reproducción tiene mucho ritmo.Yes, the playlist has a lot of rhythm.
- MaríaPerfecto, ponla ahora mismo.Perfect, play it right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “playlist” translations and entries lista de reproducción, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries catálogo, de, lista, musical, reproducción, CC BY-SA 4.0.
