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“bass drum” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbombo/

Example

En la marcha, el bombo suena fuerte.

During the march, the bass drum sounds loud.

Illustration for bombo (bass drum)

How to say “bass drum” in Spanish

“Bass drum” in Spanish is bombo.

Large low-pitched drum used to mark the pulse in bands and orchestras.

Full entry for bombo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bombo

En la banda, el bombo marca el compás.

In the band, the bass drum marks the beat.

Tips for using bombo

  • Besides the musical instrument, 'bombo' can mean the cylindrical drum used in raffles, and the idiom 'con bombo y platillo' means to present something with great fanfare.

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