pop
/pohp/
pop music
Pop music is a popular musical genre characterized by catchy melodies and simple structures.
📝 In Action
Mi hermana solo escucha pop, no le gusta el rock.
A1My sister only listens to pop (music); she doesn't like rock.
El pop latino tiene mucha influencia en Estados Unidos.
A2Latin pop has a lot of influence in the United States.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Even though 'música' (music) is feminine, the shortened form 'pop' is treated as a masculine noun: 'el pop', never 'la pop'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use it Alone
You don't always need to say 'música pop'; just saying 'pop' is common and natural when talking about the genre.
When used as an adjective, pop describes things related to popular culture or art, often characterized by bright colors and simple designs.
pop(adjective)
pop
?describing something related to popular culture
popular
?in the context of mass appeal
📝 In Action
Esa banda tiene un sonido muy pop.
A2That band has a very pop sound.
El arte pop de Andy Warhol es famoso en todo el mundo.
B1Andy Warhol's pop art is famous worldwide.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Stays Invariable
When used as an adjective, 'pop' usually doesn't change its ending to match the noun's gender or number (e.g., 'tendencia pop,' 'estilos pop').
Pop is often used as an onomatopoeia to represent a sharp, sudden sound, such as something bursting or snapping.
pop(noun)
pop
?sharp, sudden sound (onomatopoeia)
snap
?a quick breaking sound
,burst
?sound of something bursting
📝 In Action
Hizo un pop cuando abrimos la botella de cava.
B1It made a pop when we opened the bottle of sparkling wine.
Escuché el pop de los fuegos artificiales a lo lejos.
B2I heard the pop of the fireworks far away.
💡 Grammar Points
Sound Word
'Pop' is often used here as a way to write down the sound itself (an onomatopoeia), making it a very descriptive noun.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pop
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'pop' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'pop' change based on whether I'm talking about a male or female artist?
No, when 'pop' is used as an adjective (like 'artista pop'), it almost always stays the same, regardless of gender or number. You would say 'el artista pop' and 'la artista pop'.
Is 'pop' the same as 'música popular'?
Yes, 'pop' is the common, short way to refer to 'música popular' (popular music). When you use 'pop' alone, everyone understands you mean the music genre.