English–Spanish

“lute” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/laˈuð/

Example

¿Puedes tocar el laúd?

Can you play the lute?

Illustration for laúd (lute)

How to say “lute” in Spanish

“Lute” in Spanish is laúd.

Bowl-backed, short-necked plucked string instrument central to Renaissance and Baroque music.

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

Example sentences with laúd

En el festival escuché un laúd renacentista.

At the festival I heard a Renaissance lute.

Tips for using laúd

  • Laúd is mainly an early-music term in Spanish, so speakers often add the period (Renaissance or Baroque) or contrast it with guitarra to avoid confusion.

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