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    Bocina (en. Horn)

    /boˈsina/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Device that produces sound, typically used in automobiles.
    Example sentence: The car honked the horn to warn pedestrians.
    El coche sonó la bocina para advertir a los peatones.
    Definition: Musical instrument similar to a trumpet.
    Example sentence: In the orchestra, there is a horn that sounds different from the others.
    En la orquesta hay una bocina que suena diferente a las demás.
    Definition: Part of a speaker that emits sound.
    Example sentence: The horn of the speaker is damaged and doesn't sound right.
    La bocina del altavoz está dañada y no se escucha bien.

    Etymology

    Etymology: From Latin 'bocina', meaning 'trumpet' or 'instrument to make sound'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common phrase: to honk the horn
    Meaning: To sound the horn of a vehicle.
    hacer sonar la bocina
    Common phrase: emergency horn
    Meaning: Sound device used to alert in emergency situations.
    bocina de emergencia

    Related Words

    Related word: trumpet
    Description: Wind musical instrument, similar to the horn.
    trompeta
    Related word: honker
    Description: Sound device used in vehicles, similar to a horn.
    claxon

    Slang Meanings

    Slang meaning: Horn of a vehicle used to get attention.
    Example: He honked the horn to let them know to let him pass.
    Le dio a la bocina para que lo dejaran pasar.
    Slang meaning: Horn used at parties or celebrations.
    Example: They used the horn to cheer on the attendees at the party.
    Usaron la bocina para animar a los asistentes en la fiesta.