banda de rock
/banda de ɾoɡk/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'rock band' is translated into Spanish as banda de rock.
The term is used to describe a group of musicians who play rock music together.
Which one should you use?
While banda de rock is the most common way to say rock band, the phrase grupo de rock is a synonymous alternative used to describe a musical group.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In most Latin American countries, banda de rock is the most common and widely recognized term. In Spain, the phrase grupo de rock is predominantly used to refer to a rock band.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change banda to bandas, resulting in bandas de rock.
How do you pronounce it?
/banda de ɾoɡk/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish speaking countries, the word banda can also refer to a gang or a group of criminals.
- In Mexico, calling a group a banda without specifying de rock will likely lead people to think of a regional brass band featuring tubas and trumpets.
- The word banda originally comes from a French word meaning 'ribbon', which highlights a shift from a physical strip of cloth to a group of people.
Examples in context
- Esa banda de rock me da dolor de cabeza.That rock band gives me a headache.This sentence uses banda de rock to express that a band causes a headache.Tatoeba #2259226 by cueyayotl, translation #2259225 by _undertoad
- Ellos son considerados la mejor banda de rock de la historia.They are considered the greatest rock band in history.This sentence uses banda de rock to describe the greatest band in history.Tatoeba #1215337 by El_mas_capo, translation #1214428 by eastasiastudent
- Me gusta mucho ese grupo de rock. ¡Son increíbles!I really like that rock band. They're amazing!
- Voy a ir a ver a una banda rockera esta noche. ¡Va a ser genial!I'm going to see a rock band tonight. It's going to be awesome!
- Hace varias décadas, surgieron muchos grupos de música rock de renombre.Many renowned rock music groups emerged several decades ago.
- Mi banda de rock favorita toca hoy.My favorite rock band plays today.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about music at a cafe.
- Javier¿Quieres ir al concierto de esa banda de rock?Do you want to go to that rock band's concert?
- SofíaSí, me encanta su música.Yes, I love their music.
- JavierPerfecto, compraré las entradas ahora.Perfect, I will buy the tickets now.
- SofíaGracias, Javier, eres muy amable.Thanks, Javier, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries banda, de, rock, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
