Cello in Spanish
Cello in Spanish is violonchelo (byoh-lohn-CHEH-loh), or chelo. It's masculine: el violonchelo.
- Spanish
- el violonchelo
- Say it
- el byoh-lohn-CHEH-loh
- Gender
- Masculine: el violonchelo
- Also said
- el chelo
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Questions about violonchelo
How do you say cello in Spanish?
Cello in Spanish is el violonchelo. You can also say el chelo.
How do you pronounce violonchelo?
Say it byoh-lohn-CHEH-loh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: CHEH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is violonchelo masculine or feminine in Spanish?
violonchelo is masculine, so it takes el: el violonchelo.
What does violonchelo mean in English?
In English, el violonchelo means cello.
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