Instrumento (en. Instrument)

/instruˈmento/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A tool or item used to perform a specific task.
Medicine is an important instrument in healing.
Ang gamot ay isang mahalagang instrumento sa pagpapagaling.
A type of device used in music.
The guitar is one of the most common instruments.
Ang gitara ay isa sa mga pinakakaraniwang instrumento.
Equipment used in an experiment or research.
The laboratory is filled with various instruments for analysis.
Ang laboratoryo ay puno ng iba't ibang instrumento para sa pagsusuri.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish 'instrumento'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

musical instruments
Items used in creating music.
mga musical na instrumento

Related Words

instrumentation
The process of arranging and using instruments.
instrumentasyon
instrumental
Related to an instrument or instruments in music.
instrumental

Slang Meanings

Cool instrument
The band's instruments are so cool, they really rock!
Ang swaneyo ng banda na 'to, parang ang galing!
Percussion instrument
I want a percussion instrument for our gig later!
Gusto ko ng pukpok para sa gig natin mamaya!
Equipment or gear
We need good equipment for the rehearsal.
Kailangan natin ng magagandang kagamitan para sa rehearsal.
Band stuff
Check out the band stuff we have!
Tignan mo ang mga banda stuff na gamit namin!