Eco (en. Echo)

/ˈe.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Voice or sound that repeats after being reflected by a surface.
I heard my echo in the mountain.
Escuché mi eco en la montaña.
Reaction or imitation of an opinion or attitude.
His speech resonated in the community.
Su discurso tuvo un eco en la comunidad.
Physical phenomenon consisting of the repetition of sound.
The echo can be heard in caves.
El eco se puede escuchar en cuevas.

Etymology

From the Greek 'ēkhō', meaning 'sound, noise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

echo of voices
Repetition of voices or sounds that are heard in the air.
eco de voces
to resonate
To repeat something that someone else has said.
hacer eco
to echo
Referring to listening to or receiving a message.
dar eco
environmental echo
Concept related to sustainability and environmental care.
eco ambiental

Related Words

reverberation
Effect of prolonging a sound through reflection.
reverberación
resonance
Phenomenon of sound amplification.
resonancia
sound
Auditory perception produced by vibrations.
sonido

Slang Meanings

Resonance of a popular opinion
That idea resonated among the youth.
Esa idea tuvo un eco entre los jóvenes.
Repetition of a message on social media
His post echoed and went viral.
Su post hizo eco y se volvió viral.