How to Say "drummer" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “drummer” is “tambor” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounA1
a person who plays the drum, specifically in a military or marching band
Examples
El niño toca el tambor en la escuela.
The boy plays the drum at school.
Escuchamos el sonido de los tambores a lo lejos.
We heard the sound of the drums in the distance.
El primer tambor de la banda marcó el paso de la marcha.
The band's lead drummer set the pace for the march.
Playing an Instrument
In Spanish, we use the verb 'tocar' (to touch/play) for musical instruments like 'tambor,' never 'jugar' (to play a game).
Making it Plural
Since 'tambor' ends in a consonant, you add '-es' to make it plural: 'los tambores'.
Drum vs. Drum Set
Mistake: “Quiero tocar el tambor en una banda de rock.”
Correction: Quiero tocar la batería en una banda de rock.
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