folk

S2 W2

BrE /fəʊk/ AmE /fɑːlk/

noun en → es

1 PEOPLE [uncountable] B2

ordinary people, especially those who are not rich or famous; the common people

gente común, pueblo

Collocations folk music · folk art

  • The festival celebrates folk traditions.

    El festival celebra las tradiciones populares.

2 GROUP [countable] C1

a group of people who share the same interests or background; a community

grupo, comunidad

Collocations folk movement · folk hero

  • He is a folk hero in his hometown.

    Es un héroe popular en su ciudad natal.

3 MUSIC [uncountable] B2

traditional music of the people, often played on simple instruments such as guitars and fiddles; folk songs or ballads

música folclórica, canción popular

Collocations folk music festival · folk singer

  • She plays folk music at the local coffee shop.

    Ella toca música folclórica en el café local.

1 PLURAL [plural] C1

(used in some place names) people who live in a particular area; the inhabitants of an area

habitantes, población

Collocations the folk of Scotland · the folk of London

  • The folk of the village welcomed us warmly.

    Los habitantes del pueblo nos recibieron calurosamente.