tuba
/ˈtuba/feminine
The Spanish word for tuba is tuba.
The word tuba refers to the large brass musical instrument. In many Spanish-speaking areas, banda typically refers to a music band in general rather than solely the tuba.
Meaning: a large brass musical instrument (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word tuba is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtuba/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word tuba can also refer to a fermented palm wine. This word is borrowed from Tagalog or Cebuano, rather than its European musical roots.
- In Mexican banda music, the tuba is not just a melodic instrument but functions as the rhythmic heart, effectively replacing the bass guitar.
Examples in context
- Nunca he tocado la tuba.I've never played the tuba.Tatoeba #2050769 by Alba, translation #2050592 by CK
- Tom le dijo a Mary que practicara tuba en otro lado.Tom told Mary to practice her tuba somewhere else.Tatoeba #1508952 by marcelostockle, translation #1092695 by CK
- Después de afinar la tuba, el músico se unió a la banda.After tuning the tuba, the musician joined the band.
- La tuba suena muy fuerte.The tuba sounds very loud.
Example conversation
In a music classroom.
- Elena¿Dónde está mi tuba?Where is my tuba?
- AlejandroEstá debajo de la silla.It is under the chair.
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro.Thanks, Alejandro.
- AlejandroDe nada, Elena.You're welcome, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tuba” translations and entries tuba, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tuba, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
