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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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule
Since 'jazz' is an imported word, it is masculine. Always use the masculine article 'el' before it, even though it ends in 'z': 'el jazz'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong article
Mistake: "La jazz es mi música favorita."
Correction: El jazz es mi música favorita. (Always use 'el' because 'jazz' is masculine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Pronunciation Varies
In Spain, the 'j' is pronounced like a strong Spanish 'h' sound (/xas/). In many parts of Latin America, people keep the original English sound, pronouncing it closer to 'jass' or 'djass' (/d͡ʒas/).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: jazz
Question 1 of 1
Which article must you use when referring to 'jazz' in Spanish?
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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'.