repertorio
/repeɾˈtoɾjo/
The Spanish word for set list is repertorio.
In Spanish, repertorio refers to the collection of songs a performer or band knows or intends to perform. While English speakers often use 'set list' to refer to the specific sequence of songs for one particular night, repertorio is the standard term for the repertoire itself.
Which one should you use?
If you want to be more descriptive and formal, you can use La lista de canciones. In certain formal settings, you may also see the term El programa used to describe a set list.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, el repertorio is often used in formal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
repertorio is a masculine noun and is typically used with the definite article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/repeɾˈtoɾjo/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, el repertorio can colloquially refer to a predictable set of excuses or arguments a person always uses during a fight.
- The word repertorio can also be used metaphorically in Spanish to describe a person's range of skills, such as 'un repertorio de trucos' meaning 'a repertoire of tricks'.
- While repertorio describes the songs a band knows, a fan asking for a 'set list' in a modern concert setting might use the English loanword 'setlist' written as one word.
Examples in context
- Como músico, necesito armar la lista de canciones para nuestra próxima presentación.As a musician, I need to put together the set list for our upcoming performance.
- Me encantó tu última presentación. ¿Podrías compartirme el repertorio que tocaste?I loved your last performance. Could you share the set list you played?
- Vamos a necesitar la lista de temas para la noche de música en vivo.We'll need the set list for the live music night.
- El repertorio de la banda es muy variado.The band's set list is very varied.
- ¿Ya tienes listo el repertorio para el concierto?Do you have the set list ready for the concert?
- Me gusta mucho el repertorio de este grupo.I really like this group's set list.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing a local musician's upcoming show.
- Mateo¿Viste el repertorio de la noche de hoy?Did you see the set list for tonight?
- ElenaSí, tiene muchas canciones famosas.Yes, it has many famous songs.
- MateoEspero que no sea demasiado largo.I hope it's not too long.
- ElenaNo te preocupes, será fantástico.Don't worry, it will be fantastic.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry repertorio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
