vip
/ˈbip/feminine, masculine
The English phrase "vip" is translated into Spanish as vip.
The term vip is an abbreviation for "very important person". In Spanish, it is commonly used to describe exclusive areas or services, such as zona VIP (VIP area) or entrada VIP (VIP entrance).
Meaning: abbreviation: very important person (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The abbreviation vip can be used as both a masculine and feminine noun depending on the gender of the person being referred to, such as el VIP or la VIP.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbip/
Did you know?
- While vip is common in commercial settings, Spanish speakers often use the term pez gordo (big fish) to describe a powerful person in a more colloquial or cynical way.
- Because it is treated as an acronym, you should pronounce the letters individually as uve-i-pe in most Spanish-speaking countries, rather than saying it as a single word like in English.
- In Spanish nightlife, the term listas VIP refers to a specific social gatekeeping custom where guest lists are strictly managed by promoters.
Examples in context
- La conferencia contará con la presencia de varias personas muy importantes.The conference will have the presence of several very important people.
- Nuestra empresa recibirá a un destacado invitado en la próxima gala.Our company will receive a distinguished guest at the upcoming gala.
- En la fiesta de anoche, estaba rodeado de muchos peces gordos.Last night's party was full of big shots.
- El mandamás de la compañía decidirá sobre el proyecto.The big boss of the company will decide on the project.
- Los invitados a la ceremonia serán la crema de la crema de la música.The guests at the ceremony will be the cream of the crop in music.
- Ella es una invitada vip.She is a vip guest.
- Él tiene un pase vip para el evento.He has a vip pass for the event.
- Los clientes vip tienen un trato especial.Vip customers get special treatment.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are at a music concert.
- Alejandro¿Tienes pases vip para el concierto?Do you have VIP passes for the concert?
- LucíaSí, Lucía tiene dos entradas vip.Yes, Lucía has two VIP tickets.
- Alejandro¡Qué suerte! Entraremos por la puerta especial.How lucky! We will enter through the special door.
- LucíaSí, nos tratarán como vip toda la noche.Yes, they will treat us like VIPs all night.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vip” translations and entries vip, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
