A dictionary gave me "corriente principal" for "mainstream" as a noun. But "principal" is not working very well for me as a translation of "mainstream," when used as an adjective.
The context has to do with performance arts.
asked Mar 4, 2017 at 17:45
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3I would suggest "convencional", but if you give some context we can probably come with a better term. What is the complete sentence, context or noun you want to use "mainstream" with?– DiegoCommented Mar 4, 2017 at 18:50
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@Diego - added some context.– aparente001Commented Mar 4, 2017 at 18:59
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2A source of ideas: Linguee - providing real-life translations, some of which may be useful.– pablodf76Commented Mar 4, 2017 at 19:19
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@pablodf76 - great resource, thanks.– aparente001Commented Mar 4, 2017 at 20:38
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Mainstream has the meaning of "widely used or accepted": the common current thought of the majority or the things that are currently popular. It is the "conventional ideas".
In Spanish this could be translated as convencional.
Esa nueva corriente de pensamiento no es nada convencional
Las obras de teatro de ese director son siempre muy convencionales. Yo prefiero otros más transgresores.
Other possible translations would be
lo normal
lo establecido"
la corriente de pensamiento establecida / dominante / mayoritaria / principal
