violin

BrE /ˈvaɪəlɪn/ AmE /ˈvaɪəlɪn/

noun en → es

1 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT [noun] B1

a musical instrument that is played by drawing a bow across its strings or by plucking them with the fingers

violín, chelo (informal)

Collocations violin solo · play the violin

  • She plays the violin in a string quartet.

    Ella toca el violín en un cuarteto de cuerda.

2 ART [noun] C1

a painting or drawing of a violin, often used as decoration on plates and other objects

dibujo o pintura de un violín

Collocations violin pattern · violin design

  • The plates have a violin pattern.

    Los platos tienen un diseño de violín.