trumpet

• Instrumento musical de viento metal con un sonido brillante y penetrante, que consiste en un tubo largo y estrecho que se ensancha en una campana, y se toca mediante válvulas. También se aplica al sonido fuerte y estridente de este instrumento o a algo que se asemeja a su forma o función.

A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone, featuring a narrow tube and a flared bell, played by means of valves.

1. Brass musical instrumentA2formal

   A brass wind instrument with a bright, penetrating tone, consisting of a long metal tube that flares at the end and is played by blowing into a mouthpiece and pressing valves.

   Trompeta

   • He played a beautiful melody on the trumpet.
   • The trumpet section was the loudest in the orchestra.
   • She has been learning to play the trumpet for three years.

• Verbo que significa tocar la trompeta, o anunciar o proclamar algo en voz alta y públicamente, a menudo de manera llamativa o exagerada.

A verb meaning to play a trumpet, or to proclaim or announce something loudly and publicly.

1. Proclaim loudlyB2formal

   To announce or declare something in a loud, forceful, or ostentatious manner.

   Proclamar a voz en cuello

   • The politician trumpeted his achievements during the campaign.
   • The company trumpeted the launch of its new product.
   • She trumpeted the news to everyone she met.

   Sinónimosannounceballyhooblazonbroadcastdeclareheraldhypeproclaimtout

   Antónimosmumblemurmurwhisper

2. Play the trumpetB1formal

   To play a musical instrument of the brass family, typically with a flared bell.

   Tocar la trompeta

   • He trumpeted a beautiful melody at the concert.
   • The musician trumpeted a fanfare to announce the king's arrival.
   • She learned to trumpet in the school band.

3. Make a loud soundB2formal

   To produce a loud, resonant sound, similar to that of a trumpet.

   emitir un sonido fuerte y resonante

   • The elephant trumpeted loudly in the jungle.
   • The car horn trumpeted as it sped past.
   • The alarm trumpeted a warning throughout the building.

   Sinónimosbellowblareblastboompealresoundroar