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How do you say "violin" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el violín
In Spanish (Latin America), "violin" is el violín.
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Pronunciation
Native speakers in Mexico say "el violín" close to EHL beeoh-LEEN, keeping vowels tight and stressing the last syllable.
Grammar notes
el violín is masculine. Its plural is violines.
Example sentence
El violín llenó el salón de música.
The violin filled the hall with music.
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How to remember el violín
Split "violín" into its syllables and say each one slowly while picturing a violin; repeating that small ritual a few times locks the sound and the meaning together.
Related words
- guitar la guitarra
- piano el piano
- drum el tambor
- flute la flauta
- trumpet la trompeta
- melody la melodía
- rhythm el ritmo
- lyrics la letra
- concert el concierto
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Questions about el violín
How do you pronounce el violín?
Native speakers in Mexico say "el violín" close to EHL beeoh-LEEN, keeping vowels tight and stressing the last syllable.
Is el violín masculine or feminine?
el violín is masculine. el violín is masculine. Its plural is violines.
How is el violín used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el violín is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: El violín llenó el salón de música. (The violin filled the hall with music.).
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