subwoofer
The English word 'subwoofer' is translated into Spanish as subwoofer.
The term refers to a woofer dedicated to the reproduction of low-pitched audio frequencies.
Meaning: a woofer dedicated to the reproduction of low-pitched audio frequencies (noun)
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the word bajo serves a double purpose, referring to both the musical instrument and the physical subwoofer speaker.
- While subwoofer is the technical term, you may find the word bafle used in Latin America to describe the cabinet that houses the speaker.
- Because 'subwoofer' is an anglicism, you might hear technicians in professional settings use the term sub for short, much like in English.
Examples in context
- El sistema de sonido de este teatro cuenta con altavoces de bajos de última generación.The sound system in this theater features state-of-the-art subwoofers.
- Me compré un nuevo amplificador y unos bajos brutales para mi coche.I bought a new amplifier and some awesome subwoofers for my car.
- Me compré un altavoz de bajos nuevo para mi sistema de sonidoI bought a new subwoofer for my sound system
- El subwoofer tiene un sonido muy potente.The subwoofer has a very powerful sound.
- Necesito conectar el subwoofer al amplificador.I need to connect the subwoofer to the amplifier.
- Ese subwoofer está ocupando mucho espacio.That subwoofer is taking up a lot of space.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are setting up a new home theater system.
- Javier¿Dónde pongo el subwoofer, Sofía?Where do I put the subwoofer, Sofía?
- SofíaPonlo en la esquina de la sala.Put it in the corner of the living room.
- JavierEl subwoofer suena increíble aquí.The subwoofer sounds incredible here.
- SofíaSí, tiene mucha fuerza.Yes, it has a lot of power.