Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

toca-discos

noun

/toʊ.kə ˈdɪs.koʊs/

Definition

A tocadora de discos is a device used to play vinyl records, typically consisting of a turntable and tonearm to hold and read the grooves of a record.

Examples

I bought a new toca-discos to enjoy my collection of vintage vinyl records.
The toca-discos produces a warm sound that digital music often lacks.

Meaning

The term toca-discos literally translates to ‘turntable’ in English, and it refers to an audio device designed specifically to rotate vinyl records so that sound can be extracted from them.