trombón
/tɾomˈbon/masculine
The Spanish word for trombone is trombón.
Trombón is the most common way to say trombone. When you want to be more specific about the type of instrument, you can use trombón de varas for a slide trombone or trombón de pistones for a valve trombone. To express the action of playing the instrument, use the verb tocar.
Meaning: a musical instrument in the brass family (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word trombón is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾomˈbon/
Did you know?
- Although trombón refers to the instrument, the word tromba can refer to a 'waterspout' or 'tornado' in several Spanish dialects.
- The Spanish trombón comes from the Italian trombone, which is a combination of tromba meaning 'trumpet' and the suffix -one used to indicate something large.
- While tocar is used for the trombón, it is also the word used for 'touching' a physical object or 'playing' a game of chance.
Examples in context
- Yo tocaba el trombón.I used to play the trombone.This sentence is useful for describing a past habit of playing the trombón.Tatoeba #3797202 by Seael, translation #2050598 by CK
- Siempre he querido tocar el trombón.I've always wanted to play the trombone.This sentence is useful for expressing a long-held desire to play the trombón.Tatoeba #1439437 by marcelostockle, translation #953879 by CK
- Te equivocas: él toca el contrabajo, no el trombón.You're mistaken. He plays bass, not trombone.This sentence is useful for correcting someone about which instrument a person plays, specifically contrasting the trombón with another instrument.Tatoeba #654499 by Shishir, translation #703334 by papabear
- Yo toco el trombón.I play the trombone.
- Él está aprendiendo a tocar el trombón de varas.He is learning to play the slide trombone.
- Mi amigo toca el trombón en una banda de jazz.My friend plays the trombone in a jazz band.
- Estoy pensando en comprar un nuevo trombón de varas.I'm considering buying a new slide trombone.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are at a music store.
- Daniel¿Dónde está el trombón?Where is the trombone?
- LucíaEstá en esa sección, Daniel.It is in that section, Daniel.
- DanielEs un trombón muy brillante.It is a very shiny trombone.
- LucíaSí, es ideal para ti.Yes, it is ideal for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trombone” translations and entries trombón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries trombón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
