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“orchestra” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/oɾˈkesta/

Example

La orquesta tocó una pieza hermosa.

The orchestra played a beautiful piece.

Illustration for orquesta (orchestra)

How to say “orchestra” in Spanish

“Orchestra” in Spanish is orquesta.

Large ensemble of strings, winds, and percussion.

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

Example sentences with orquesta

El director de la orquesta saludó al público.

The conductor of the orchestra greeted the audience.

Tips for using orquesta

  • Spanish often pairs orquesta with a style label (sinfónica, de cámara, de salsa) to specify the kind of ensemble.

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