Instrumentos (en. Instruments)

/ins.tru.ˈmen.tos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Objects, devices, or utensils designed to carry out a task or function.
Doctors use various surgical instruments during an operation.
Los médicos utilizan diversos instrumentos quirúrgicos durante una operación.
Objects that produce sound in music.
The piano and the guitar are two very popular musical instruments.
El piano y la guitarra son dos instrumentos musicales muy populares.

Etymology

From Latin 'instrumentum', which means 'tool' or 'utensil'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

measuring instruments
Tools used to measure different magnitudes.
instrumentos de medición
musical instruments
Devices that produce sound in a musical context.
instrumentos musicales
surgical instruments
Specialized tools used to perform medical interventions.
instrumentos quirúrgicos

Related Words

tool
Object used to perform a manual task.
herramienta
device
Mechanical or electronic device that has a specific function.
aparato
utensil
Instrument used in the kitchen or at home for various tasks.
utensilio

Slang Meanings

Kitchen instruments.
My grandparents have some old instruments for making bread.
Mis abuelos tienen unos instrumentos viejos para hacer pan.
Unconventional work tools.
He uses some rare instruments for his art projects.
Utiliza unos instrumentos raros para sus proyectos de arte.