noun
mariachi
mahr-ee-AH-chee
Mariachi (noun) means a traditional style of Mexican folk music played by a small ensemble, often featuring trumpets, violins, and guitars. Example: “Mariachi filled the plaza as the festival began.”
noun
1
A traditional style of Mexican folk music played by a small ensemble, often featuring trumpets, violins, and guitars.
"Mariachi filled the plaza as the festival began."
2
A band that performs this music, or a musician in such a band.
"A mariachi serenaded diners at every table."
How to use mariachi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMexican folk music and the bands that play it, often heard at celebrations and weddings.
Common pairings
mariachi band
mariachi music
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Word forms
- Plural
- mariachis
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Etymology
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish mariachi; the word's exact origin is disputed, with an old (and now doubted) theory tracing it to French mariage ("marriage").
Rhymes for mariachi
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What does “mariachi” mean?
The word “mariachi” means a traditional style of Mexican folk music played by a small ensemble, often featuring trumpets, violins, and guitars. In plain terms, mexican folk music and the bands that play it, often heard at celebrations and weddings.
How do you pronounce “mariachi”?
“Mariachi” is pronounced mahr-ee-AH-chee (/ˌmɑɹ.iˈɑ.t͡ʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “mariachi” in a sentence?
Here is “mariachi” used in a sentence: “Mariachi filled the plaza as the festival began.”
What part of speech is “mariachi”?
“Mariachi” is a noun.
Where does the word “mariachi” come from?
The word “mariachi” comes from French. Borrowed from Mexican Spanish mariachi; the word's exact origin is disputed, with an old (and now doubted) theory tracing it to French mariage ("marriage").
How many meanings does “mariachi” have?
“Mariachi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traditional style of Mexican folk music played by a small ensemble, often featuring trumpets, violins, and guitars.
