Gaita (en. Bagpipes)

/ˈɡaita/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: A musical instrument from the family of wind instruments, made of a tube of wood and a bag.

Example Sentence: At festivities, the bagpipe is played to liven up the celebration.

En las festividades, se toca la gaita para animar la celebración.

Definition: Music or melody played with this instrument.

Example Sentence: The bagpipe is essential in the folk music of Scotland.

La gaita es esencial en la música folclórica de Escocia.

Etymology/Origin: From Galician 'gaita', of Celtic origin.

Common Phrase: to play the bagpipe

Common Phrase Meaning: To perform music with the bagpipe.

tocar la gaita

Common Phrase: bagpipe music

Common Phrase Meaning: Musical style associated with the bagpipe.

música de gaita

Common Phrase: to be a bagpiper

Common Phrase Meaning: A person who plays the bagpipe.

ser un gaitero

Related Word: bagpiper

Related Word Description: Musician who plays the bagpipe.

gaitero

Related Word: bossa bagpipes

Related Word Description: Style of bagpipes from a specific place.

gaitas de bossa

Slang Meaning: A term of endearment referring to someone who is cheerful or festive.

Slang Example: That guy is a bagpipe, he's always laughing and dancing.

Ese chico es una gaita, siempre está riendo y bailando.

Slang Meaning: A term that denotes something that is a bit strange or out of the ordinary.

Slang Example: That idea seems a bit bagpipe to me, but it could work.

Esa idea me parece una gaita, pero podría funcionar.