desafinado

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. out of tune
El piano está desafinado y le faltan algunas teclas.The piano is out of tune and has some keys missing.
b. sharp (above an intended pitch)
La cuerda Sol de la guitarra está desafinada.The G string of the guitar is sharp.
c. flat (below an intended pitch)
El violinista afinó las cuerdas que estaban desafinadas.The violinist tuned the strings that were flat.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. out of tune
Fernando tiene una voz potente pero canta desafinado.Fernando has a powerful voice but sings out of tune.
b. sharp (above an intended pitch)
El director del coro me dijo que yo estaba cantando desafinado.The choir conductor told me that I was singing sharp.
c. flat (below an intended pitch)
Las sopranos cantaban desafinado y a destiempo.The sopranos were singing flat and off tempo.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
Examples
Machine Translators
Translate desafinado using machine translators
Why use the SpanishDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get conjugations, examples, and pronunciations for millions of words and phrases in Spanish and English.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by our team of experienced English-Spanish translators.

SPANISH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Examples for Everything

Search millions of Spanish-English example sentences from our dictionary, TV shows, and the internet.

REGIONAL TRANSLATIONS

Say It like a Local

Browse Spanish translations from Spain, Mexico, or any other Spanish-speaking country.
Word of the Day
cinnamon