balada
ballad
The Spanish word 'balada' translates to 'ballad' in English. It typically refers to a slow, sentimental or romantic song, often telling a narrative or story. In literature, it is a form of verse, often a narrative set to music. The term 'balada' has a broad meaning in music and can represent anything from folk ballads, pop ballads to a power or rock ballad. The term is used across many cultures and languages, consistently maintaining the components of storytelling and music.
Example sentences using: balada
Me gusta escuchar la balada en la radio.
I like to listen to the ballad on the radio.
In this sentence, 'balada' refers to a genre of Spanish music which is slow and romantic in nature. The speaker expresses their pleasure in listening to such music on the radio.
La balada del viejo marinero es un poema muy conocido.
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a very well-known poem.
Here, 'la balada del viejo marinero' is a specific reference to the famous poem 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The term 'balada' can also refer to a form of narrative verse, often used in traditional poetry, as in this case.
Las baladas suelen contener letras emotivas.
Ballads usually contain emotional lyrics.
This example uses 'balada' in the context of music. A ballad is a type of song known for its emotional and often romantic lyrics. The statement is generalizing that such songs ('baladas') typically have emotional content in their lyrics.