DJ
“DJ” means “DJ” in Spanish (A person who plays recorded music for an audience.).
DJ
Also: disc jockey, pinchadiscos
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El DJ puso mi canción favorita.
A1The DJ played my favorite song.
La DJ de esa discoteca es muy famosa.
A2The DJ at that club is very famous.
Queremos contratar a un buen DJ para la fiesta de graduación.
B1We want to hire a good DJ for the graduation party.
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How do you say 'The (female) DJ' in Spanish?
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Borrowed directly from English 'DJ' (abbreviation of Disc Jockey).
First recorded: Mid-20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it 'el DJ' or 'la DJ'?
It's both! Use 'el' for a male and 'la' for a female. The word 'DJ' itself never changes.
Do people really say 'pinchadiscos'?
Yes, but it's a bit old-fashioned. You'll mostly hear it from older generations or in radio contexts. 'DJ' is much more common today.
Does it have a plural form?
Yes, the plural is 'los DJ' or 'los DJs'. Both are used, though keeping it as 'los DJ' is often preferred in formal writing.