Guitar vocabulary in Spanish

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Last updated Oct 5, 2025 • Reading time: 1 minute

Whether you're a seasoned guitarist or just starting out, being able to talk about your instrument in Spanish opens up new possibilities—from discussing gear with Spanish-speaking musicians to following tutorials and reviews. Here's a comprehensive vocabulary list covering everything from the headstock to playing techniques.

  • Clavijero – Headstock

  • Clavijas – Tuners

  • Cejuela – Nut

  • Cuerdas – Strings

  • Mástil – Neck

  • Diapasón – Freatboard

  • Trastes – Frets

  • Caja – Body

  • Puente – Bridge

  • Boca – Soundhole

  • Fabricante – Manufacturer

  • Luthier – Luthier

  • Cejilla – Capo

  • Correa – Strap

  • Nylon – Nylon

  • Acero – Steel

  • Púa – Pick

  • Dedos – Fingers

  • Uñas – Nails

  • Golpeador – Pickguard

  • Pastillas/Micrófonos – Pickups

  • Acorde – Chord

  • Rasgueo – Strum

  • Solo – Solo

  • ShredShred

Dan Berges
Dan Berges
Dan Berges is the Managing Director of Berges Institute.

Who are we?

We are a Spanish language school that offers traditional, grammar-intensive live Spanish classes.

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