English–Spanish
“bass drum” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbombo/
Example
En la marcha, el bombo suena fuerte.
During the march, the bass drum sounds loud.
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.
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.