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    Trompa (en. Horn)

    /ˈtɾom.pa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Towards a sensory or playing organ resembling a tube in certain animals.
    The elephant's trunk is very versatile.
    La trompa del elefante es muy versátil.
    Part of the respiratory system, such as the Eustachian tube.
    The Eustachian tube helps equalize ear pressure.
    La trompa de Eustaquio ayuda a igualar la presión del oído.
    Metal musical instrument in the shape of a tube.
    He plays the horn in the symphony orchestra.
    Toca la trompa en la orquesta sinfónica.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'trumpa', which means 'trumpet'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    war trumpet
    Instrument that sounds as a battle signal.
    trompa de guerra
    there’s no trumpet that counts
    Expression indicating that something is ineffective in a situation.
    no hay trompa que valga
    at full speed
    To do something with great energy or speed.
    a toda trompa

    Related Words

    trumpeter
    Musician who plays the trumpet.
    trompetista
    trumpeting
    Sound of a trumpet.
    trompeteo
    trumpet player
    Person who plays the trumpet.
    trompetero

    Slang Meanings

    Big or ugly face.
    That guy has a trunk that I don’t think can be concealed.
    Ese tipo tiene una trompa que no creo que pueda ser disimulada.
    Person who talks a lot.
    Don’t be a big mouth and stop talking so much.
    No seas trompa y deja de hablar tanto.