Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sello discográfico | /ˌseʝo diskoˈɡɾafiko/ | masculine |
| discográfica | /diskoˈɡɾafika/ | feminine |
| disquera | /disˈkeɾa/ | feminine |
What does it mean word for word?
The term sello discográfico is composed of sello (stamp/seal) and discográfico (relating to records).
Which one should you use?
Sello discográfico is the standard, more formal term used in professional and journalistic contexts compared to disquera. In contrast, disquera is a more colloquial and common way to refer to a record label in many parts of Latin America.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For formal situations, you can use sello discográfico, Compañía Discográfica or Empresa de Producción Musical. The term disquera is considered informal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, particularly in Mexico, the term disquera is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective discográfica is the feminine form used when modifying a feminine noun, such as compañía discográfica (record company).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌseʝo diskoˈɡɾafiko/
Did you know?
- The term sello is a doublet of the Spanish word sigilo, which means 'secrecy' or 'stealth'. Although they share the same Latin root, they have evolved into completely different meanings.
- In Spanish, sello can refer to a postage stamp, a wax seal or a record label. The word reflects the idea of a brand's mark of authenticity on a physical object.
- The suffix -era in disquera is often used in Spanish to denote a profession or a place of business, such as panadería for a bakery.
Examples in context
- La compañía discográfica firmó un contrato con el famoso cantante.The record label signed a contract with the famous singer.
- Firmó un contrato discográfico con un sello independiente.He/she signed a record contract with an independent record label.
- La empresa de producción musical está buscando nuevos talentos.The record label is seeking new talents.
- ¿Sabes qué discográfica representa a esa banda de rock?Do you know which record label represents that rock band?
- Estoy buscando un sello para lanzar mi música.I'm looking for a record label to release my music.
- El cantante firmó un contrato con la disquera más importante del país.The singer signed a contract with the country's most important record label.
- La cantante española ha lanzado su último álbum con una reconocida casa de discos madrileña.The Spanish singer has released her latest album with a renowned Madrid-based record label.
- Él trabaja para un sello discográfico.He works for a record label.
- Buscamos un sello discográfico para el grupo.We are looking for a record label for the band.
- El sello discográfico firmó un nuevo contrato.The record label signed a new contract.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing a friend's music career at a café.
- Elena¿Tu hermano ya tiene un sello discográfico?Does your brother have a record label yet?
- AlejandroNo, todavía no ha encontrado uno bueno.No, he hasn't found a good one yet.
- ElenaDebería contactar a ese sello discográfico famoso.He should contact that famous record label.
- AlejandroEs una buena idea, lo intentará.It is a good idea, he will try it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “record label” translations and entries sello discográfico, discográfica, disquera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries discográfica, discográfico, disquera, sello, CC BY-SA 4.0.
