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Música: music

música

Pronunciation: MOO-see-kah (stress the capital letters)

Música means “music” in English.

Quick answer

  • Meaning: music
  • How to say it: MOO-see-kah
  • Gender: la música
  • Level: Beginner (A1)

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What “música” means and how to use it

Música means “music.” A musician is a músico.

Gender and plural

  • Gender: la música (feminine)
  • Plural: usually used in the singular

Examples with audio

  • Escucho música todos los días.I listen to music every day.
  • Prefiero la música tranquila.I prefer calm music.
  • Mi hermano estudia música.My brother studies music.

Usage tip

Música is uncountable, so you say “mucha música.” For a song, use “canción.”

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “music” in Spanish?

“music” in Spanish is “música.” It is pronounced MOO-see-kah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.

How do you pronounce “música”?

Say MOO-see-kah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.

Is “música” masculine or feminine?

Música is feminine: “la música.”

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