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How to Say "gigs" in Spanish

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conciertos

/kon-SYEHR-tohs//konˈsjeɾtos/

nounA1informal
Use 'conciertos' for informal musical shows or concerts, especially rock concerts, that you attend as an audience member or perform in casually.
A colorful stage with a grand piano and a violin under bright spotlights.

Examples

Me encanta ir a conciertos de rock con mis amigos.

I love going to rock concerts with my friends.

Este verano habrá muchos conciertos al aire libre.

This summer there will be many outdoor concerts.

Las entradas para los conciertos se agotaron rápidamente.

The tickets for the concerts sold out quickly.

Making it Plural

To talk about more than one 'concierto', we just add an 's' at the end. Because it's a 'masculine' word, use 'los' or 'unos' when you want to say 'the' or 'some'.

Spelling Trap

Mistake: “consiertos”

Correction: conciertos

bolos

/BOH-lohs//ˈbolos/

nounB2general
Choose 'bolos' when referring to professional musical or theatrical performances, often implying a paid engagement or a series of shows.
A musician playing a guitar on a small stage with a spotlight.

Examples

La banda tiene muchos bolos este verano.

The band has many gigs this summer.

Conciertos vs. Bolos

Learners often confuse 'conciertos' and 'bolos' because both relate to performances. Remember that 'conciertos' is primarily for informal music shows, while 'bolos' refers to more formal, professional engagements or bookings.

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