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How do you say violín in Spanish?
How do you pronounce violín in Spanish?
violín is pronounced /el bjoˈlin/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
El violín antiguo que heredé de mi abuelo es muy valioso.
The old violin that I inherited from my grandfather is very valuable.
Mi profesor de música dice que el violín clásico requiere técnica muy difícil.
My music teacher says that the classical violin requires very difficult technique.
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Why is it masculine?
Violín is masculine because it derives from Italian "violino," the diminutive of "viola," and Italian diminutives in -ino are typically masculine; this masculine gender was retained when the word entered Spanish. The ultimate origin traces back to Latin "vitula" (a stringed instrument), though the gender assignment was solidified through the Italian masculine diminutive form.
What is the Spanish word for violin?
The Spanish word for violin is el violín — masculine.
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