Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| rock and roll | /ˌrok ˌan ˈrol/ /ˌrok ˌand ˈroul/ |
masculine |
| rocanrol | /rokanrol/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
Both forms refer to the musical style of rock and roll. You may also encounter specialized terms such as rock clásico for classic rock, rock alternativo for alternative rock and punk rock for punk rock. To describe a person who is a fan of the genre or a rocker, use the term roquero.
Which one should you use?
The form rocanrol is a phonetic Spanish spelling and is used in a more colloquial manner. In contrast, rock and roll preserves the original English spelling.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the term rock nacional is used to emphasize the local rock scene, often using the word nacional for this purpose.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term is a masculine noun. When used in a sentence, it is almost always preceded by the definite article el, as in el rocanrol.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌrok ˌan ˈrol/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word rocanrol is officially recognized by the Real Academia Española, which is rare for a phonetic adaptation of an English phrase.
- In many Latin American countries, the phrase el rocanrol is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a chaotic, fast-paced, or intense lifestyle, much like the 'rock and roll' lifestyle in English.
- The term roquero is not just a way to say 'rocker', but it can also carry a slightly rebellious or counter-culture connotation depending on the social context.
Examples in context
- ¿Te gusta el rocanrol?Do you like rock and roll?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes rocanrol.Tatoeba #10837214 by Seael, translation #3573735 by CK
- Tom es una estrella del rock and roll.Tom is a rock and roll star.This sentence is useful for describing someone as a star of rock and roll.Tatoeba #1520844 by marcelostockle, translation #1520791 by Spamster
- Me gusta el rockI like rock
- Soy un roquero empedernidoI am a die-hard rock fan
- Me gusta la música rockI like rock music
- Escucho mucho rockI listen to a lot of rock
- El rock and roll es muy energético.Rock and roll is very energetic.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are talking about music at a cafe.
- Mateo¿Qué tipo de música escuchas, Elena?What kind of music do you listen to, Elena?
- ElenaMe encanta el rock and roll.I love rock and roll.
- MateoA mí también me gusta mucho.I like it a lot too.
- ElenaPodemos ir a un concierto juntos.We can go to a concert together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rock and roll” translations and entries rock and roll, rocanrol, 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.
