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"Music" in Spanish: música

la música

Say it: MOO-see-kahfeminine · la músicanoun/ˈmu.si.ka/

Music is la música (MOO-see-kah). It is feminine. Say Me gusta la música latina for Latin music.

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Pon música alegre, por favor.
Put on happy music, please.
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How to pronounce música

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MOO-see-kah

/ˈmu.si.ka/

Three syllables: MOO-see-kah. Stress MOO. Soft s.

"Music" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
la músicamusic

General word for music.

la música en vivolive music

Bars and plazas.

poner músicato put on music

Starting a playlist.

música altaloud music

Volume complaint or party vibe.

How to use música in real life

  1. 1Party prep

    Pon música alegre, por favor.

    Put on happy music, please.

    Request with música.

  2. 2Taxi ride

    ¿Te gusta esta música?

    Do you like this music?

    Casual check about música.

  3. 3Study night

    Bajo la música para concentrarme.

    I'm turning the music down to focus.

    Volume with música.

Mistakes English speakers make with música

Incorrect: El música es buena.

Correct: La música es buena.

Música is feminine. Say la música.

Incorrect: Me gusta la music.

Correct: Me gusta la música.

Use música, not English music.

Good to know

Música covers playlists, radio, and live bands. In Latin America you hear música en vivo in plazas and cafés. Neighbors may ask you to lower la música late at night.

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Choosing a playlist at home

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Qué música quieres hoy?

    What music do you want today?

  2. You

    Algo suave. Nada de música fuerte.

    Something soft. No loud music.

  3. ChatPal

    Perfecto. Pongo jazz.

    Perfect. I'll put on jazz.

  4. You

    Gracias.

    Thanks.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Music" in Spanish

Is música masculine or feminine?

Feminine: la música, mucha música.

How do you pronounce música?

MOO-see-kah. Stress MOO.

Live music?

Música en vivo.

Turn the music down?

Baja la música, por favor.

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