oud
“oud” means “oud” in Spanish (musical instrument).
oud
Also: Arabic lute
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Me gusta el sonido del oud.
A1I like the sound of the oud.
Él está aprendiendo a tocar el oud en la escuela de música.
B1He is learning to play the oud at the music school.
El oud es un instrumento fundamental en la música tradicional árabe.
B2The oud is a fundamental instrument in traditional Arabic music.
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What kind of object is an 'oud'?
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From the Arabic 'al-oud', which literally means 'the wood' or 'the flexible stick'.
First recorded: Modern usage as a specialized music term.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'oud' the same as a guitar?
Not exactly. While both have strings, the oud has a rounded back, usually has no frets on the neck, and has a very different, deep sound common in Middle Eastern music.
How do I pronounce 'oud' in Spanish?
It is pronounced very simply as 'ood', like the English word 'food' but shorter.
Do Spanish people use this word often?
Only if they are talking about music or culture from North Africa or the Middle East. Most people might use 'laúd' (lute) instead if they aren't being specific.