A shiny, iridescent compact disc with a rainbow-like reflection on its surface.

cd

seh-DEH

nounmA1

CD?compact disc for music or data

Also:compact disc?the full formal name

📝 In Action

Tengo un cd de mi banda favorita.

I have a CD of my favorite band.

¿Dónde pusiste el cd de rock?

Where did you put the rock CD?

Mi coche todavía tiene reproductor de cd.

My car still has a CD player.

Word Connections

Synonyms

disco compacto (compact disc)

Common Collocations

reproductor de cd – CD player
grabar un cd – to burn/record a CD
colección de cds – CD collection

💡 Grammar Points

Gender of CD

Even though it is an abbreviation from English, it is masculine in Spanish because the word for disc ('disco') is masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un'.

Making it Plural

Technically, abbreviations in Spanish don't add an 's' when written (los CD), but most people add a lowercase 's' (los CDs) or just say 'los cedés' when speaking.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Pronunciation

Mistake: "Pronouncing it like the English letters 'C-D'."

Correction: Pronounce it using the Spanish letter names: 'seh-DEH'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Natural Speaking

If you want to sound like a local, you can spell it out phonetically as 'cedé' (with an accent on the last e).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: cd

Question 1 of 2

How do you say 'The CD' in Spanish?

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Word Family

disquera(record label) - noun

disco(disc/record) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it written 'CD' or 'cd'?

Both are used, but 'CD' in capital letters is more common as it is an abbreviation. You might also see it written as 'cedé' to reflect how it's pronounced.

How do I talk about a 'CD player'?

You say 'un reproductor de CD' or simply 'un equipo de música' for a stereo system.