discos
/DEES-kohs/
records
"Discos" can refer to vinyl records, often used for playing music.
discos(noun)
records
?vinyl albums or LPs
,albums
?music releases
CDs
?compact discs (less common now)
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This is the simple plural form of the masculine noun 'disco'. Like most Spanish nouns ending in a vowel, you just add '-s'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Modern Usage
While it can mean CDs or DVDs, 'discos' most often refers specifically to vinyl records, especially among music enthusiasts.
In some contexts, "discos" is the plural form of "discoteca," meaning nightclubs or dance venues.
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Preference
In many parts of Latin America, 'discoteca' or 'club' might be more common, but 'discos' is widely understood and frequently used in Spain.
The literal translation of "discos" is "discs," referring to any circular, flat object.
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
When talking about anatomy or mechanics, 'discos' refers to flat, circular components (like the cushions between your vertebrae or the rotating part of a brake).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: discos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'discos' in the sense of a place to dance?
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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.