cd

seh-DEH/seˈðe/

“cd” means “CD” in Spanish (compact disc for music or data).

CD

Also: compact disc

NounmA1

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

📝 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

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cd" in Spanish:

cd→compact disc→

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Quick Quiz: cd

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👥 Word Family▼

disquera(record label) — Noun

disco(disc/record) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

usted red sed

📚 Etymology▼

An abbreviation of the English 'Compact Disc', adopted into Spanish as technology spread in the 1980s.

First recorded: 1980s

Cognates (Related words)

French: CDItalian: CD

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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.