punk
/ˈpunk/feminine, masculine
The Spanish word for punk (punk rocker) is punk.
The word punk can be used in Spanish as an Anglicism in informal contexts.
Meaning: punk rocker (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term punkero is a common way to refer to a person who follows the punk subculture.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpunk/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, if you describe a person as being 'muy punk', you might not be talking about their music, but rather their incredibly messy or unkempt hair.
- In Spain, the term movida madrileña describes the cultural explosion of the late 1970s where punk music first collided with Spanish art and cinema.
- Spanish speakers sometimes use the word punk as an adjective to describe something rebellious or raw, even if it has nothing to do with music.
Examples in context
- Tom es un punki.Tom is a punk.This sentence is useful for identifying an individual as a punk.Tatoeba #9976687 by manufrutos, translation #7422225 by CK
- Diógenes fue el primer punki.Diogenes was the first punk.This sentence is useful for identifying a historical figure as a punk.Tatoeba #13476832 by Seael, translation #8898031 by shekitten
- Los punkeros japoneses y los punkeros de Medellín solamente se parecen en la forma de vestir, pero, en cuanto a la actitud, el punkero de Medellín es contestatario, mientras que el japonés es pura pose.Japanese punk rockers and Medellín punk rockers are only alike in the way they dress, but, in terms of attitude, Medellín punk rockers are rebellious, while those from Japan are posing just for the hell of it.This sentence is useful for comparing the attitudes of different punkero groups.Tatoeba #4384449 by umano, translation #4435361 by LB
- Me encanta la música punk. ¡Es tan energética y llena de actitud!I love punk music. It is so energetic and full of attitude!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are looking at old photos of themselves.
- ElenaMira, ¡yo era una punk en la escuela!Look, I was a punk in school!
- JavierNo sabía que eras punk, Elena.I didn't know you were a punk, Elena.
- ElenaSí, me encantaba esa música y el estilo.Yes, I loved that music and the style.
- JavierTe veías muy rebelde en esa foto.You looked very rebellious in that photo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “punk” translations and entries punk, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
