The word "disco" is a noun in Spanish.
/disko/
The word "disco" in Spanish primarily refers to: 1. A flat, circular object used for storing information (e.g., a CD or a vinyl record). 2. A style of dance music popular in the 1970s and 1980s, characterized by a steady disco beat. 3. A place where people go dancing, often referred to as a nightclub.
In terms of frequency, "disco" is used fairly often in both oral and written contexts, especially in discussions about music, technology, and nightlife. It tends to be more prevalent in conversations related to music genres and nightlife.
La canción sonó en el disco que compré ayer.
(The song played on the disc I bought yesterday.)
El disco de baile está lleno de gente.
(The dance club is full of people.)
Me encanta escuchar música disco de los años setenta.
(I love listening to disco music from the seventies.)
The term "disco" is often used in several idiomatic expressions and contexts in Spanish, especially relating to music and social activities.
Estar en la disco
(To be at the club)
"El viernes pasado, estuvimos en la disco hasta la madrugada."
(Last Friday, we were at the club until dawn.)
Poner disco viejo
(To play old records)
"A veces me gusta poner disco viejo y recordar los buenos tiempos."
(Sometimes I like to play old records and remember the good times.)
Ir de disco
(To go clubbing)
"Este sábado vamos a ir de disco a celebrar mi cumpleaños."
(This Saturday we're going clubbing to celebrate my birthday.)
Disco de oro
(Gold record)
"Ese álbum alcanzó el estatus de disco de oro después de solo dos meses."
(That album reached gold record status after just two months.)
The word "disco" comes from the Spanish word for "disc," which has roots in the Latin word "discus," meaning "disk" or "disc." The use of "disco" as a musical genre emerged in the 1970s, combining elements of funk, soul, and dance music.