trompeta
/tɾomˈpeta/feminine
The English word "trumpet" is trompeta in Spanish.
trompeta refers to the brass musical instrument. If you are referring to a bugle, the word corneta is more commonly associated with that specific instrument than trompeta is.
Meaning: brass instrument (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of trompeta is las trompetas. When expressing the action of playing a musical instrument, Spanish uses the verb tocar followed by the definite article, such as la trompeta, rather than using the preposition 'a' as is done in English.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾomˈpeta/
Did you know?
- The word trompeta can also refer to the 'fallopian tubes' in a medical context, as they are called trompas de Falopio.
- While trompeta is the instrument, the verb trompetear can be used to describe the act of making loud, discordant noises or boasting loudly about an achievement.
- The word trompeta shares a root with the word trompa, which in many Latin American countries is the common word for an elephant's trunk.
Examples in context
- Me compré una trompeta.I've bought myself a trumpet.This sentence is useful for expressing the purchase of a trompeta.Tatoeba #5943697 by MrMultilingual, translation #5915819 by CK
- A Ted le gusta tocar la trompeta.Ted likes playing the trumpet.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for playing the trompeta.Tatoeba #1713721 by hayastan, translation #39436 by CN
- Tomás estaba tocando la trompeta.Tom was playing the trumpet.This sentence is useful for describing the action of playing the trompeta in the past continuous tense.Tatoeba #4791925 by alegarvid, translation #3819061 by CK
- Él toca la trompeta muy bienHe plays the trumpet very well.
- Necesito comprar una trompeta nuevaI need to buy a new trumpet.
- El músico de la banda tocaba una corneta, no una trompetaThe musician in the band played a bugle, not a trumpet.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking about their music lesson.
- ElenaElena, ¿dónde está tu trompeta?Elena, where is your trumpet?
- MateoMi trompeta está en la funda.My trumpet is in the case.
- ElenaLa trompeta suena muy fuerte hoy.The trumpet sounds very loud today.
- MateoSí, Mateo, es un instrumento potente.Yes, Mateo, it is a powerful instrument.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trumpet” translations and entries trompeta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
