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drum in Spanish

drum in Spanish is tambor, cilindro, barril — drum means a percussion instrument with a tight skin stretched over a hollow body, played by striking.

drum in Spanish

tambor
noun
(percussion instrument) A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
tambor
noun
Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.
cilindro
noun
Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.
barril
noun
A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.
bidón
noun
A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.
tamborear
verb
(ambitransitive) To beat with a rapid succession of strokes.
inculcar
verb
(transitive) To drill or review in an attempt to establish memorization.
recalcar
verb
(transitive) To drill or review in an attempt to establish memorization.

What does "drum" mean?

  1. noun A percussion instrument with a tight skin stretched over a hollow body, played by striking.
    "He kept the beat on his drum during the parade."
  2. noun A cylindrical container, especially one used to store or transport liquid.
    "They stored the fuel in large metal drums."
  3. verb To strike or tap rhythmically, as if playing a drum.
    "She drummed her fingers on the table while waiting."

drum in a sentence

  • He kept the beat on his drum during the parade.
  • She joined the band as a drummer, playing the snare drum.
  • They stored the fuel in large metal drums.
  • She drummed her fingers on the table while waiting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "drum" in Spanish?

"drum" in Spanish is tambor, cilindro, barril. drum means: A percussion instrument with a tight skin stretched over a hollow body, played by striking.

How do you use "drum" in a sentence?

Example: "He kept the beat on his drum during the parade." In Spanish, "drum" is tambor, cilindro, barril.

Are there other ways to say "drum" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "drum": tambor, cilindro, barril, bidón, tamborear, inculcar.

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