mike
“mike” means “mic / mike” in Spanish (short for microphone).
mic / mike
Also: microphone
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Pásame el mike, por favor, que no se oye nada.
B1Pass me the mic, please, you can't hear anything.
El cantante se acercó al mike y empezó la canción.
B1The singer approached the mike and started the song.
Habla más cerca del mike para que te escuchen.
B2Speak closer to the mic so they can hear you.
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Words that translate to "mike" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: mike
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In which situation would you be most likely to hear someone say 'el mike' instead of 'el micrófono'?
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This is a direct borrowing, or 'loanword,' from the English word 'mike,' which itself is a shortened, informal version of 'microphone.' It keeps the English pronunciation.
First recorded: Late 20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mike' a real Spanish word?
Yes and no. It's not a native Spanish word, but it's a very common 'anglicismo' (a word borrowed from English) that is widely understood, especially in contexts like music, radio, and podcasting. The 'correct' or formal Spanish word is 'micrófono'.
How do I make 'mike' plural?
Since it's an English loanword that ends in a vowel sound, you just add '-s'. For example, 'Necesitamos dos mikes para las guitarras' (We need two mics for the guitars).