el sonido
sound
Es lo que escuchamos cuando algo vibra y esas vibraciones viajan por el aire hasta nuestros oídos.
Sonido is a Spanish noun that translates to "sound" in English.
Meaning:
- Sound: It refers to vibrations that travel through the air (or another medium) and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.
- It can also refer to the quality or characteristic of a noise or voice.
Parts of the word:
- There are no smaller meaningful components in "sonido" apart from the root word "son-" which relates to sound or noise.
Synonyms:
- Ruido (noise, often implying unpleasant or unwanted sound)
- Estruendo (loud noise or crash)
- Audio (audio, more technical/modern term for sound)
Antonyms:
- Silencio (silence)
- Calma (calmness or quiet, in sound context)
Usage examples:
- El sonido de la música es hermoso. → The sound of the music is beautiful.
- Escuché un sonido extraño anoche. → I heard a strange sound last night.
In summary, sonido is the general term for sound, encompassing anything from musical notes to natural noises.
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Examples
El sonido del mar es relajante.noun
The sound of the sea is relaxing.
El sonido de la música es bonito.noun
The sound of the music is beautiful.
El sonido del viento es muy suave.noun
The sound of the wind is very soft.
No escucho bien el sonido en esta habitación.noun
I can't hear the sound well in this room.
¿Te gustan los sonidos de la noche?noun
Do you like the sounds of the night?
Ayer un sonido fuerte me despertó.noun
Yesterday a loud sound woke me up.
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