instrumento
instruménto with stress marks
instrument (musical)
Usage Note
Instrumento primarily refers to musical instruments, but it is also used formally or metaphorically to describe someone or something that serves as a means to achieve a goal. It is commonly heard in school, church, and professional settings.
Examples
" May bago akong instrumento. "
Natural Translation
I have a new instrument.
Literal Translation
Have new I instrument.
" Marunong siyang tumugtog ng instrumento. "
Natural Translation
He knows how to play an instrument.
Literal Translation
Know he/she to play of instrument.
" Bawat instrumento sa orkestra ay may kanya-kanyang tunog na, kapag pinagsama-sama, ay lumilikha ng isang magandang himig. "
Natural Translation
Each instrument in the orchestra has its own sound that, when combined together, creates a beautiful melody.
Literal Translation
Each instrument in orchestra has each-own sound that, when combined-together, creates of one beautiful melody.
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