record player
[/ˈrekərd ˈpleɪər/]
nounpl: record players
toca-discos
1. An electronic device that plays vinyl records by using a stylus (needle) to read grooves on the record surface and convert them into sound
She dusted off her old record player and played her favorite vinyl from the 1970s.
Ela tirou o pó do seu velho toca-discos e tocou seu vinil favorito dos anos 70.
2. A turntable or phonograph, particularly one used for playing analog vinyl records
The vintage record player was the centerpiece of the living room.
O toca-discos vintage era a peça central da sala de estar.
Record players experienced a significant resurgence in popularity in Brazil and the USA during the 2010s, particularly among younger audiences seeking analog music experiences. In Brazil, vintage record players are highly valued by collectors and music enthusiasts. The device represents a nostalgic connection to physical media and has become associated with vinyl collecting culture.
NYC Slang
turntable (in DJ/music contexts) or 'the spin machine'
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