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gaita

bagpipe

noun GY-tah Rare

Origin: Probably from Gothic gaits (goat), as the bag was made from goatskin.

Also means

hassle

Usage Note

Gaita is the Galician and Asturian bagpipe, a symbol of northwestern Spain. Colloquially, especially in Spain, ¡qué gaita! expresses annoyance — 'what a pain!' or 'what a drag!'

Examples

"Tocaba la gaita en las fiestas del pueblo."

Natural Translation

He played the bagpipe at the village festivals.

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