podcast
/podˈkast/masculine
The English word "podcast" is translated into Spanish as podcast. Wiktionary also lists pódcast.
Meaning: type of audio program (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| podcast | /podˈkast/ | masculine |
| pódcast | /podkast/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
In Spanish, podcast refers to a type of audio program. While the English spelling is widely used, you may also see the term adapted to Spanish spelling rules.
Which one should you use?
The form podcast uses the English spelling, while pódcast is the version that follows Spanish orthography by adding an accent mark on the first 'o'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun. To make it plural, follow the standard rule of adding -s to create podcasts.
How do you pronounce it?
/podˈkast/
Did you know?
- While podcast is common, some Spanish speakers use the term radionovela to describe long-form audio dramas, a traditional genre that predates the digital podcast.
- Despite the popularity of podcast, some formal Spanish media outlets occasionally use estación de audio or programa sonoro to avoid using English terms.
- Spanish speakers often use the verb suscribirse when talking about a podcast, which literally means 'to write oneself under'.
Examples in context
- Él tiene un podcast.He has a podcast.This sentence is useful for showing possession with the word podcast.Tatoeba #9731541 by mialiesperantistas, translation #8478405 by CH
- ¿Cuál es tu podcast favorito?What's your favorite podcast?This sentence is useful for asking about a favorite podcast.Tatoeba #9731558 by mialiesperantistas, translation #906846 by CK
- Escucha este podcast.Listen to this podcast.This sentence is useful for giving a command to listen to a podcast.Tatoeba #9731522 by mialiesperantistas, translation #8534658 by Amastan
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about their morning routines.
- LucíaSuelo escuchar un podcast mientras camino al trabajo.I usually listen to a podcast while walking to work.
- Javier¿De qué trata ese podcast?What is that podcast about?
- LucíaEs un podcast sobre historia antigua.It is a podcast about ancient history.
- JavierSuena interesante, me lo recomendarías.That sounds interesting, I would recommend it to me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “podcast” translations and entries podcast, pódcast, 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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
