How to Say "indie" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “indie” is “alternativo” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
related to non-mainstream culture
Examples
Me gusta mucho la música alternativa de los años 90.
I really like alternative music from the 90s.
Lleva un estilo de vida muy alternativo.
He leads a very unconventional lifestyle.
Muchos jóvenes prefieren el cine alternativo.
Many young people prefer indie cinema.
Usage with Genres
When talking about art or music, this word functions exactly like 'indie' or 'alternative' in English and is placed after the noun.
False Friend Warning
Mistake: “Este es mi alternativo.”
Correction: Esta es mi alternativa.
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