jazz
“jazz” means “jazz” in Spanish (musical genre).
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Me encanta escuchar jazz cuando estoy cocinando.
A1I love listening to jazz when I'm cooking.
Fuimos a un club de jazz muy pequeño en el centro.
A2We went to a very small jazz club downtown.
El jazz se caracteriza por su fuerte énfasis en la improvisación.
B1Jazz is characterized by its strong emphasis on improvisation.
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This word is a direct borrowing from English, where it originated in the early 20th century in the United States to describe this unique style of music.
First recorded: Early 20th century (in Spanish usage)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I capitalize 'jazz' in Spanish?
No. Unlike English, Spanish generally does not capitalize names of musical genres, languages, or days of the week. Write it in lowercase: 'el jazz'.