ser el primer violín

ser el primer violín(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. to be the first violin
¿Tocas en la orquesta de la escuela? - Sí, soy el primer violín.Do you play in the school orchestra? - Yes, I am the first violin.
b. to be the concertmaster
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
La Sra. García es el primer violín, así que imagino que será ella quien toque el solo.Mrs. Garcia is the concertmaster, so I imagine she'll be the one playing the solo.
c. to be the leader
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
No es un violinista cualquiera, es el primer violín de la orquesta nacional de su país.He's not just any old violinist. He's the leader of his country's national orchestra.
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