Spanish Conversation · Level 56
72 words
Spanish word
walkman
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgwalkman/
Meaning
- masculine nounwalkman
Example
¿Dónde está mi walkman?
Where's my walkman?
More examples
Siempre llevo mi walkman cuando salgo a correr.
I always carry my walkman when I go running.
Core concept
Personal portable music player for one person, from cassette-era devices to small modern digital players.
Common phrases
usar el walkman
use the walkman
los auriculares del walkman
walkman earphones
Similar words
reproductor portátil: Plays music and is meant to be carried around for portable use.
reproductor de música: Plays music from recordings for listening.
reproductor de bolsillo: Plays music while compact enough to fit in a pocket.
Definition in Spanish
Reproductor portátil de música de uso personal, término aplicado tanto a modelos antiguos de casete como a pequeños dispositivos digitales modernos.
Word origin
The Spanish word is a loan from the English trademark Walkman and functions as a generic name for personal music players.
Usage tips
- In conversation walkman often implies a vintage cassette model, and speakers add de casete or modelo antiguo to avoid ambiguity.