Spanish Conversation · Level 32
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Spanish word
arpa
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɾpa/
Meaning
- feminine nounharp
Example
Ella toca el arpa en la iglesia.
She plays the harp in the church.
More examples
El sonido del arpa llenó la sala.
The sound of the harp filled the room.
Core concept
Concert or folk harp with many strings producing sustained arpeggios when plucked.
Common phrases
tocar el arpa
play the harp
un solo de arpa
harp solo
Similar words
guitarra: Handheld fretted instrument plucked or strummed to play melodies and accompaniment.
piano: Large keyboard instrument where keys make hammers hit strings to produce rich tones.
violín: Small bowed string instrument played with a bow to produce clear, high singing tones.
flauta: Narrow flute-like wind instrument sounded by blowing to produce bright, airy melodies.
Definition in Spanish
Instrumento de cuerda pulsada cuyos sonidos se obtienen punteando con los dedos las cuerdas tensas, frecuente en repertorios clásicos y folklóricos.
Word origin
Spanish arpa comes through Latin arpa from Greek harpē, keeping the meaning of a plucked stringed instrument.
Usage tips
- Use tocar el arpa to say 'play the harp' and remember that adjectives still agree as feminine even when the singular takes el.