How to Say "fiddle" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fiddle” is “violín” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella practica el violín tres horas al día.
She practices the violin three hours a day.
El violín tiene un sonido muy agudo.
The violin has a very high-pitched sound.
Mi abuelo me regaló un violín antiguo.
My grandfather gave me an antique violin.
Plural Form
To make 'violín' plural, add '-es' and drop the accent mark: 'los violines'. This happens because the emphasis stays on the same syllable, and the written accent is no longer needed by the rules.
Playing an Instrument
In Spanish, we always use the verb 'tocar' (to touch/play) for musical instruments. Never use 'jugar', which is only for games and sports.
The Accent Mark
Mistake: “violin”
Correction: violín
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