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    Corneta (en. Cornet)

    /korˈneta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A wind musical instrument that belongs to the trumpet family.
    The horn is widely used in military bands.
    La corneta es muy usada en las bandas militares.
    It also refers to the sound produced by this instrument.
    The sound of the horn resonated throughout the square.
    El sonido de la corneta resonó en toda la plaza.
    In some contexts, it is used to refer to a honk or sound alert.
    I heard the horn of the ship approaching the port.
    Escuché la corneta del barco acercándose al puerto.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'corneta', which means 'horn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sound the horn
    To emit a shrill sound to attract attention.
    hacer sonar la corneta
    war horn
    An instrument used in military contexts to give orders.
    corneta de guerra
    to play the horn
    To produce music with this instrument.
    tocar la corneta

    Related Words

    trumpet
    A musical instrument similar to the horn, but generally longer.
    trompeta
    horn
    A device that produces a loud sound, similar to the horn in some uses.
    bocina
    horn
    A wind instrument made from an animal horn or similar material.
    cuerno

    Slang Meanings

    A person who talks a lot or makes meaningless noise.
    That horn won’t stop talking about her problems.
    Esa corneta no para de hablar de sus problemas.
    Used to refer to an untimely or noisy notice.
    I don’t want to hear another horn about the traffic.
    No quiero escuchar otra corneta sobre el tráfico.