Spanish word

pinchadiscos

Pronunciation

IPA/pintʃaˈðiskos/

Meaning

  • masculine noundisc jockey

Example

¿Quién es el pinchadiscos esta noche?

Who is the disc jockey tonight?

Illustration for pinchadiscos (disc jockey)

More examples

El pinchadiscos de club mantuvo alta la energía de la sala.

The club DJ kept the room's energy high.

Core concept

Person who cues, mixes, and plays recorded music to animate a crowd.

Common phrases

  • pinchadiscos de club

    club DJ

  • pinchadiscos móvil

    mobile DJ

  • pinchadiscos de boda

    wedding DJ

Similar words

DJ: Plays recorded music at events to entertain guests and keep the crowd moving.
selector: Selects and plays tracks at parties or clubs to shape the night's musical flow.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que selecciona y reproduce discos o pistas musicales para animar o ambientar a un público.

Word origin

Built from pinchar 'to play a track' plus discos 'records', with pinchar developing a figurative DJ sense in nightlife and broadcasting contexts.

Usage tips

  • When describing the action in Spanish use 'pinchar un tema' or 'poner un tema' rather than 'tocar', which usually implies playing an instrument live.

Other meanings

  • music selectornoun

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