Spanish Conversation · Level 85
60 words
Spanish word
recital
Pronunciation
IPA/reθiˈtal/
Meaning
- masculine nounconcert
Example
Esta noche hay un recital.
There is a concert tonight.
More examples
Mi hermana va a dar un recital de piano el sábado.
My sister is going to give a piano recital on Saturday.
Core concept
An intimate program of selected pieces by one performer or a small ensemble.
Common phrases
dar un recital
give a recital
ir a un recital
go to a recital
recital de piano
piano recital
Similar words
audición: Presents performances intended for evaluation by teachers, examiners, or casting panels.
concierto: Features a large, organized public concert for a broad audience, often held in a concert hall.
presentación: Introduces a new work or debuts performers to the public in a showcase-style event.
función: Serves as a single scheduled performance or showing of a play or musical within a run.
Definition in Spanish
Evento musical en el que un intérprete o un conjunto reducido presenta obras seleccionadas ante un público en un formato más íntimo que un concierto.
Word origin
From Latin recitare 'to recite', originally for public readings and later applied to musical presentations that focus on a single performer or small group.
Usage tips
- The idiomatic verbs are dar un recital and asistir a un recital, and adding recital de piano/voz/guitarra clarifies whether the event is solo or chamber in scale.