guitarra eléctrica
/ɡitara eleɡtɾika/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase "electric guitar" is translated into Spanish as guitarra eléctrica.
The term refers to a guitar that requires electronic amplification to produce sound.
Meaning: guitar which requires electronic amplification (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Since guitarra is a feminine noun, you must use the feminine definite article la (the electric guitar) rather than el. To form the plural, both the noun and the adjective must change: las guitarras eléctricas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡitara eleɡtɾika/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the masculine adjective eléctrico when referring to this instrument. Because guitarra is feminine, the adjective must agree and be written as eléctrica.
Did you know?
- The word guitarra has an ancient lineage that traces back from Spanish to Arabic and Aramaic before arriving from Ancient Greek.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, musicians use the slang term la eléctrica to refer to the guitarra eléctrica when the context of the instrument is already clear.
- While the guitarra eléctrica is global, Spanish-speaking cultures have a distinct tradition of the guitarra española, which is a nylon-stringed classical guitar.
Examples in context
- Tengo una guitarra eléctrica.I have an electric guitar.This sentence shows how to state that you have a guitarra eléctrica.Tatoeba #1340297 by hayastan, translation #1342132 by CK
- Yo tengo una guitarra eléctrica.I own an electric guitar.This sentence shows how to state that you own a guitarra eléctrica.Tatoeba #1323084 by hayastan, translation #1323131 by CK
- Yo no sé tocar guitarra eléctrica.I can't play the electric guitar.This sentence demonstrates how to say you cannot play the guitarra eléctrica.Tatoeba #1419260 by marcelostockle, translation #1419261 by al_ex_an_der
- Mi hermano toca la guitarra eléctrica en una banda de rock.My brother plays the electric guitar in a rock band.
- Me encanta el sonido de una guitarra eléctrica de cuerpo sólido.I love the sound of a solid-body electric guitar.
- ¡Esa guitarra eléctrica suena genial!That electric guitar sounds amazing!
- Esa guitarra eléctrica es una verdadera caña.That electric guitar is really cool.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are in a music store.
- AlejandroMe gusta esa guitarra eléctrica.I like that electric guitar.
- MaríaEs muy bonita, Alejandro.It is very beautiful, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Crees que sea buena?Do you think it is good?
- MaríaSí, suena muy bien.Yes, it sounds very good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “electric guitar” translations and entries guitarra eléctrica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries guitarra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
