How to Say "album" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “album” is “disco” — use 'disco' when referring specifically to a music album, especially a vinyl record or a CD..
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disco
/DEES-koh//ˈdisko/
nounA1general
Use 'disco' when referring specifically to a music album, especially a vinyl record or a CD.
Examples
Mi abuelo todavía escucha música en discos de vinilo.
My grandfather still listens to music on vinyl records.
Este es el nuevo disco de mi banda favorita.
This is the new album by my favorite band.
Masculine Noun Rule
'Disco' is always masculine, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it, even though it ends in '-o'.
álbum
nounA1general
Use 'álbum' for a collection of items such as photographs, stamps, or a book of music that is not specifically a record or CD.
Examples
Mi abuela guarda todas las fotos antiguas en un álbum.
My grandmother keeps all the old photos in an album.
Music vs. Collections
The most common mistake is using 'álbum' when referring to a music record or CD. Remember that 'disco' is the specific term for a music album, particularly a physical format like vinyl or CD, while 'álbum' is broader, covering photo collections, stamp albums, and sometimes even song collections in a book format.
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