zambumbia (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech

Noun

Phonetic transcription

/zamˈbumbja/

Translation options into English

• Rattle
• Tambourine

Meaning

"Zambumbia" is a Cuban and Mexican term that refers to a percussion instrument similar to a tambourine. It is typically made of a wooden frame with small metal jingles. The instrument is shaken or struck to produce a rattling sound, commonly used in traditional music and dance performances.

In Spanish, "zambumbia" is not a very common term and is mostly used in a traditional or historical context. It is more likely to be encountered in written texts discussing folklore or traditional music, rather than in everyday spoken language.

Example sentences

• Las bailarinas acompañaban la música con el sonido de la zambumbia.
  (The dancers accompanied the music with the sound of the tambourine.)

• En la fiesta, el ritmo de la zambumbia invitaba a bailar.
  (At the party, the rhythm of the rattle invited people to dance.)

Idiomatic expressions

Spanish idiomatic expressions with "zambumbia": 1. "Estar como una zambumbia"
Meaning: To be very drunk or intoxicated.
Example: Después de tantos tragos, estaba como una zambumbia.
(Translation: After so many drinks, I was completely wasted.)

1. "Sonar la zambumbia"
   Meaning: To make a lot of noise or fuss about something.
   Example: Si sigues sonando la zambumbia, te voy a mandar callar.
   (Translation: If you keep making a fuss, I'm going to tell you to shut up.)

Etymology

The term "zambumbia" comes from the Latin American indigenous language, particularly from the Taíno people in the Caribbean. It was later adopted into Spanish vocabulary to refer to this specific percussive instrument.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms:
- Pandereta (Tambourine)
- Cascabel (Jingle bell)
Antonyms:
- Silencio (Silence)
- Tranquilidad (Calmness)