Guitarras (en. Guitars)
/ɡitaras/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A musical instrument that is played with the fingers or a pick.
She plays the guitar in the local band.
Ella toca la guitarra en la banda local.
An instrument used in various music genres, from rock to classical music.
Electric guitars are very popular in rock music.
Las guitarras eléctricas son muy populares en el rock.
A string instrument that can be acoustic or electric.
I bought an acoustic guitar to learn how to play.
Compré una guitarra acústica para aprender a tocar.
Etymology
From the Hispanic Arabic 'qitār' which comes from the Classical Arabic 'qīthāra'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
There is no guitar without strings.
There is no situation without complications.
no hay guitarra sin cuerdas
To play the guitar.
To interpret music with a guitar.
tocar la guitarra
Related Words
guitarist
A person who plays the guitar.
guitarrista
strings
Parts of the guitar that produce sound.
cuerdas
pick
An accessory used to play the guitar.
pua
Slang Meanings
Guitarreada
Last night's guitarreada was incredible.
La guitarreada de anoche fue increíble.
Guitarro
That guitar is perfect for beginners.
Ese guitarra es perfecto para principiantes.