requinto

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish requinto.

Noun

requinto (plural requintos)

  1. (music) A smaller, higher-pitched version of another instrument, usually a guitar.

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Portuguese

Verb

requinto

  1. first-person singular present indicative of requintar

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /reˈkinto/
  • Rhymes: -into
  • Syllabification: re‧quin‧to

Etymology 1

From re- +‎ quinto.

Noun

requinto m (plural requintos)

  1. an additional fifth part taken (from an amount from which a fifth has already been taken)
  2. bidding for a fifth part of an already-auctioned/rented lease
  3. an additional fifth part imposed on the natives of Peru on top of ordinary service, during the reign of Felipe II
  4. (music) requinto; a smaller, higher-pitched version of another instrument, e.g. a clarinet or guitar
  5. music played with these instruments
  6. (music) riff, solo, run

Noun

requinto m or f by sense (plural requintos)

  1. musician who plays the requinto

Etymology 2

Verb

requinto

  1. first-person singular present indicative of requintar

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