mariachi

• Sustantivo que designa a un grupo de músicos callejeros o tradicionales de México, típicamente integrado por instrumentos de cuerda y trompeta, que interpreta música folclórica mexicana; también se aplica al estilo musical y a cada integrante del grupo.

A noun referring to a group of street musicians in Mexico, typically playing stringed instruments and trumpets, known for performing traditional Mexican folk music.

1. Mexican musical groupB1formal

   A traditional Mexican musical ensemble typically consisting of violins, trumpets, guitars, and other instruments, often performing at celebrations.

   grupo de mariachi

   • The mariachi played at the wedding reception.
   • We hired a mariachi for the birthday party.
   • The lively music of the mariachi filled the plaza.

2. Member of a mariachi groupB1formal

   A musician who performs in a mariachi band.

   mariachi (miembro de un grupo)

   • He is a talented mariachi who plays the trumpet.
   • The mariachis wore traditional charro suits.
   • She learned to sing from a famous mariachi.