roquero
/roˈkeɾo/masculine
The Spanish word for rocker is roquero or rockero.
Meaning: Someone passionate about rock music (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| roquero | /roˈkeɾo/ | masculine |
| rockero | /roˈkeɾo/ | masculine |
A rocker is someone who is passionate about rock music. This term is an anglicism, as it is derived directly from the English word 'rocker'.
Which one should you use?
While roquero is a valid spelling, rockero is the much more common spelling used in most Spanish-speaking countries.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term is frequently referred to as roquero/roquera.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is rockero or roquero, while the feminine form is rockera. To refer to a group of male rockers or a mixed group of men and women, use the plural masculine form rockeros.
How do you pronounce it?
/roˈkeɾo/
Did you know?
- The spelling roquero can be a linguistic trap. While it is a phonetic adaptation of 'rocker', it is also a legitimate word derived from roca, meaning it could technically describe a person who lives among rocks or works with stone.
- The suffix -ero used in rockero is the same one used to name traditional professions like panadero for 'baker' or cartero for 'postman'.
- The suffix -ero used in rockero originates from the Latin word -ārius, which identified a person by their association with a specific object.
Examples in context
- Ella es una rockera de corazónShe is a true rocker at heart
- Mi amigo es todo un rockeroMy friend is a real rocker
- Somos dos roqueros empedernidosWe are two hardcore rockers
- Él es un roquero de verdad.He is a true rocker.
- Ese roquero tiene mucha energía.That rocker has a lot of energy.
- Mi hermano es un roquero apasionado.My brother is a passionate rocker.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a musician at a concert.
- Lucía¿Te gusta el estilo de Daniel?Do you like Daniel's style?
- DanielSí, es un roquero increíble.Yes, he is an incredible rocker.
- LucíaSe nota que ama la música.It shows that he loves music.
- DanielEs el mejor roquero que conozco.He is the best rocker I know.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rocker” translations and entries roquero, rockero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rockero, roquero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
