English–Spanish

“violin” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/bjoˈlin/

Example

Mi hijo aprende a tocar el violín.

My son is learning to play the violin.

Illustration for violín (violin)

How to say “violin” in Spanish

“Violin” in Spanish is violín.

Small four-stringed bowed instrument held on the shoulder and under the chin.

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

Example sentences with violín

¿Puedes afinar el violín antes del ensayo?

Can you tune the violin before rehearsal?

Tips for using violín

  • Spanish uses the verb tocar for playing instruments and conversations about lessons or practice commonly use forms of tocar.

“violin” in other languages