How to Say "ensemble" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “ensemble” is “coordinado” — use 'coordinado' when referring to a set of matching clothing items or home decor, like a suit or a bedding set..
coordinado
/ko-or-dee-nah-doh//kooɾðiˈnaðo/
Examples
Compré un coordinado de sábanas y colcha para mi cama.
I bought a matching set of sheets and a bedspread for my bed.
Este coordinado de falda y chaqueta es perfecto para la oficina.
This matching skirt and jacket set is perfect for the office.
En la tienda tienen varios coordinados de baño en oferta.
The store has several bathroom sets on sale.
Using the word as a thing
When used as a noun, 'coordinado' refers to a specific group of items designed to be used together. It is always masculine when used this way.
Don't use for people
Mistake: “Él es un coordinado.”
Correction: Say 'Él es coordinado' (no 'un') if you mean he is a coordinated person. Use 'un coordinado' only for sets of objects.
coral
/ko-RAHL//koˈɾal/
Examples
Fuimos a un concierto coral en la catedral.
We went to a choral concert in the cathedral.
La Novena Sinfonía de Beethoven tiene una parte coral impresionante.
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony has an impressive choral part.
Esta película es una obra coral con muchos protagonistas.
This movie is an ensemble piece with many protagonists.
No Gender Change
This adjective ends in '-l', which means it looks exactly the same for both masculine and feminine nouns: 'un concierto coral' and 'una obra coral'.
Figurative Meaning
In movies and books, 'coral' describes a story where there isn't just one main character, but a whole group of equally important ones.
Adding an 'a' for feminine nouns
Mistake: “Una canción corala.”
Correction: Una canción coral.
Clothing vs. Group
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