No. 3,098 in Spanish
orquesta
A group of musicians who play instruments together, typically including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
In a sentence
La orquesta tocó una sinfonía hermosa.
The orchestra played a beautiful symphony.
Here, 'orquesta' refers to a collective group of musicians performing musical pieces.
Mi hermano dirige una orquesta juvenil.
My brother conducts a youth orchestra.
In this sentence, 'orquesta' indicates a specific youth-oriented orchestra led by an individual.
Fuimos al teatro a escuchar la orquesta en vivo.
We went to the theater to listen to the orchestra live.
In this context, 'orquesta' describes an orchestra performing in a specific venue.
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