English–Spanish
“ballad” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/koˈriðo/
Example
¿Conoces ese corrido sobre la revolución?
Do you know that ballad about the revolution?
How to say “ballad” in Spanish
“Ballad” in Spanish is corrido.
Oral narrative song tied to popular tradition.
Example sentences with corrido
Escuché un corrido mexicano en la radio.
I heard a Mexican corrido on the radio.
Tips for using corrido
- The term usually denotes regionally rooted songs about history or local figures, so mentioning a famous corrido or asking '¿Te gustan los corridos?' often prompts stories about people and events.