Estruendo (en. Noise)

/es.tɾuˈen.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A loud or clamorous noise that makes a strong impression.

Example Sentence: The noise of the thunder made the windows tremble.

El estruendo del trueno hizo temblar las ventanas.

Definition: An intense sound that can be unpleasant or alarming.

Example Sentence: The noise of the horns in the street was unbearable.

El estruendo de las bocinas en la calle era insoportable.

Definition: Noise caused by an explosion or strong impact.

Example Sentence: We heard a noise when the building collapsed.

Escuchamos un estruendo cuando el edificio colapsó.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'struendum', which means 'to be built or lifted'.

Common Phrase: to make a noise

Common Phrase Meaning: To cause a loud sound.

hacer un estruendo

Common Phrase: noise in the silence

Common Phrase Meaning: A surprising noise that interrupts a moment of calm.

estruendo en el silencio

Related Word: noisy

Related Word Description: That causes noise.

estruendoso

Related Word: racket

Related Word Description: Confused and loud noise.

estrépito

Slang Meaning: Extremely loud noise.

Slang Example: That concert was a total noise.

Ese concierto fue un estruendo total.

Slang Meaning: Confusion or uproar caused by a group.

Slang Example: They were quite noisy at the party.

Eran unos estruendosos en la fiesta.