recital

rreh-see-TAHL/re.θiˈtal/

“recital” means “recital” in Spanish (a musical or poetry performance).

recital, concert

Also: reading

Argentina and Uruguay

El pianista dará un recital en el teatro nacional.

The pianist will give a recital at the national theater.

Fuimos a un recital de poesía muy emotivo.

We went to a very emotional poetry reading.

El recital de fin de curso de los alumnos fue un éxito.

The students' end-of-year performance was a success.

Words that translate to "recital" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 3

Which of the following is the correct plural of 'recital'?

👥 Word Family▼

recitación(recitation) — Noun

recitado(the act of reciting) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Latin word 'recitare', which means to read out loud or to call out from memory.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: recitalFrench: récitalItalian: recital

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Is 'recital' only for music?

No, it is very common to use it for poetry readings as well ('recital de poesía').

Can I use 'recital' as a verb?

No, the word 'recital' is only a noun. If you want to say 'to recite', you should use the verb 'recitar'.

Does it mean the same as 'concierto'?

They are very similar. 'Concierto' is more general, while 'recital' often suggests a single main performer or a more academic/artistic atmosphere.