banjo
/ˈbanʝo/masculine
The English word 'banjo' is translated into Spanish as banjo or banyo.
Meaning: a musical instrument (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| banjo | /ˈbanʝo/ | masculine |
| banyo | /ˈbanʝo/ | masculine |
Both terms refer to the musical instrument. This is a masculine noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word banjo is masculine. Its plural form is los banjos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbanʝo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if you use the spelling banyo, people might assume you are talking about a 'bath' or 'bathroom' rather than a musical instrument.
- In some Spanish-speaking Caribbean regions, the banjo was historically adapted into 'string bands' that blended European military music with African rhythmic influences.
- While banjo is the standard term, some musicians in Latin America may refer to similar chordophones as bandurrias depending on the specific regional construction.
Examples in context
- ¿Puedes arreglar mi banyo?Can you fix my banjo?This sentence uses banyo to ask about fixing the instrument.Tatoeba #6586316 by arh, translation #6583868 by Eccles17
- Quisiera aprender a tocar el banjo.I'd like to learn how to play the banjo.This sentence uses banjo to express a desire to learn the instrument.Tatoeba #1976915 by marcelostockle, translation #1936415 by CK
- Vi a Tom tocando el banjo junto al río.I saw Tom playing banjo by the river.This sentence uses banjo to describe someone playing the instrument by a river.Tatoeba #7872178 by Seael, translation #7562191 by CK
- Me encanta tocar el banjo en mi banda de música folk.I love playing the banjo in my folk band.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un buen profesor de banjo?Where can I find a good banjo teacher?
- El banjo es popular en la música bluegrass.The banjo is popular in bluegrass music.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are at a music store.
- Alejandro¿Ese banjo es de madera?Is that banjo made of wood?
- LucíaSí, Alejandro, es de muy buena calidad.Yes, Alejandro, it is of very good quality.
- AlejandroMe gusta mucho el sonido del banjo.I really like the sound of the banjo.
- LucíaTú podrías comprarlo hoy mismo.You could buy it this very day.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “banjo” translations and entries banjo, banyo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
