discos
“discos” means “records” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
records, albums
Also: CDs
📝 In Action
Mi padre tiene una colección enorme de discos de rock.
A1My father has a huge collection of rock records.
Puso unos discos geniales para la fiesta.
A2He put on some great albums for the party.
nightclubs, discos
Also: clubs
📝 In Action
¿Vamos a los discos después de cenar?
B1Shall we go to the clubs after dinner?
Los discos en esa zona cierran muy tarde.
B1The nightclubs in that area close very late.
discs, rotors
Also: pucks
📝 In Action
Necesitamos cambiar los discos de freno del coche.
B2We need to change the brake discs on the car.
Sufrió una lesión en los discos de la columna vertebral.
C1He suffered an injury to the discs in his spinal column.
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Quick Quiz: discos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'discos' in the sense of a place to dance?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word 'discus,' which meant a flat, circular plate or platter, and specifically the object thrown in the ancient Greek sport of discus.
First recorded: Medieval Latin, but gained its modern music meaning in the mid-20th century (from 'discotheque').
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'discos' the same as 'discotecas'?
They are closely related! 'Discoteca' is the full word for a 'discotheque' or 'nightclub.' 'Discos' is a shorter, more casual way of saying the same thing, especially when you are talking about going out dancing.
How do I know if 'discos' means records or clubs?
Context is everything! If you see verbs like 'comprar' (to buy) or 'escuchar' (to listen), it means records. If you see verbs like 'ir' (to go) or 'bailar' (to dance), it means nightclubs.