Spanish word

banda

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbanda/

Meaning

  • feminine nounband

Example

La banda roja rodeaba la caja.

The red band surrounded the box.

Illustration for banda (band)

More examples

La tarjeta tenía una banda magnética con la información.

The card had a magnetic stripe with the information.

Core concept

Long narrow strip of fabric or leather wrapped around an object.

Common phrases

  • banda magnética

    magnetic stripe

  • banda de tela

    cloth band

  • banda decorativa

    decorative band

Similar words

cinturón: Sturdy strap worn around the waist to fasten clothing or carry items on the hips.
cinta: Thin flexible strip of fabric or plastic used for tying, wrapping, or decorating.
listón: Shiny narrow ribbon used to form decorative bows and trim on gifts or awards.

Definition in Spanish

Tira larga y estrecha de tela, cuero u otro material que rodea, sujeta o distingue una parte de algo; por extensión, grupo de personas que actúan como unidad.

Word origin

Spanish banda comes via medieval Italian banda from a Germanic root band- meaning 'to bind', and it refers to a binding strip that extends metaphorically to groups regarded as bound together.

Usage tips

  • A following noun often disambiguates the sense, for example banda sonora (soundtrack) versus banda de ladrones (gang).

Other meanings

  • gangnoun

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