Violines (en. Violins)

/bjoˈlin.es/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
String musical instrument played with a bow.
Violins are essential in an orchestra.
Los violines son esenciales en una orquesta.
A small-scale model of the cello, with four strings.
Students learn to play violins from an early age.
Los estudiantes aprenden a tocar violines desde temprana edad.

Etymology

The term 'violin' comes from the Italian 'violino,' which is a diminutive of 'viola.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

play the violin
To interpret music on a violin.
tocar el violín
make the violins vibrate
To create an emotional musical atmosphere.
hacer vibrar los violines

Related Words

cello
A string musical instrument larger than the violin.
violonchelo
orchestra
A group of musicians playing different instruments, including violins.
orquesta
music
The art of combining sounds harmoniously.
música

Slang Meanings

A style of sentimental music that uses violins.
That song has a touch of violins that moves me.
Esa canción tiene un toque de violines que me emociona.
A reference to an emotional or dramatic person.
Don't be a violin, relax and enjoy.
No seas un violín, relájate y disfruta.