VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
tocar (un instrumento)
to play (an instrument)
First introduced in Chapter 3 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use tocar (un instrumento) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see tocar (un instrumento) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta tocar (un instrumento) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to play (an instrument) even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes tocar (un instrumento) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who play (an instrument) loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does tocar (un instrumento) mean in Spanish?
to play (an instrument) (introduced in Chapter 3 in Chapurra).
How do you use tocar (un instrumento) in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is tocar (un instrumento) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 3. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.