el contrabajo
-the double bass
See the entry for contrabajo.

contrabajo

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el contrabajo(
kohn
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trah
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bah
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hoh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. double bass
Hernán toca el contrabajo en un cuarteto de jazz.Hernan plays the double bass in a jazz quartet.
a. basso profundo
La siguiente parte de la canción debe ser cantada por el contrabajo.The next part of the song is sung by the basso profundo.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. double bass player
El contrabajo en este grupo de música de cámara es muy talentoso.The double bass player in this chamber music group is very talented.
b. double bassist
Estamos buscando un contrabajo o chelista que quiera unirse a nuestro quinteto de cuerdas.We are looking for a double bassist or cellist who wants to join our string quintet.
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