música pop
/musika pop/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase pop music is translated into Spanish as música pop. If unsure, use música pop. Wiktionary also lists música popular.
Meaning: music intended for or accepted by a wide audience (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| música pop | /musika pop/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| música popular | /musika populaɾ/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The term refers to music intended for or accepted by a wide audience.
Which one should you use?
While música pop refers specifically to the pop genre, música popular is a broader term that can refer to folk music or any music that is popular with the people.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because música is a feminine noun, you must use the feminine definite article la when referring to pop music.
Did you know?
- The term música popular is often used as a polite umbrella term for music that is considered 'low-brow' or 'common' compared to música culta or classical music.
- In Spain, música pop often evokes the specific sound of the 1980s 'Movida Madrileña' movement more than the globalized pop of today.
- The word música is rooted in the Ancient Greek concept of the 'Muses', the goddesses of inspiration in literature and the arts.
Examples in context
- Me gusta la música pop.I like pop music.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference for música pop.Tatoeba #818670 by Shishir, translation #33399 by CK
- A Jon le apasiona la música pop.John is mad about pop music.This sentence is useful for describing a strong passion for música pop.Tatoeba #1365140 by wallebot, translation #52652 by Swift
- Me gustaría escuchar música pop.I'd like to listen to pop music.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to listen to música pop.Tatoeba #4767399 by DarkHollow, translation #255612 by CM
- En la conferencia, se discutieron las tendencias actuales en la música pop.During the conference, current trends in pop music were discussed.
- Ayer escuché una canción de música pop super pegajosa.Yesterday I heard a really catchy pop song.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about their favorite music genres.
- MateoSofía, ¿qué tipo de música prefieres?Sofía, what type of music do you prefer?
- SofíaA mí me encanta la música pop.I love pop music.
- MateoYo prefiero el rock, pero la música pop es pegadiza.I prefer rock, but pop music is catchy.
- SofíaTienes razón, es muy divertida.You are right, it is very fun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pop music” translations and entries música pop, música popular, 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 música, pop, popular, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
