Ronco (en. Hoarse)

/'ron.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

It is said of a voice that is deep and rough or that sounds in a hoarse manner.

After screaming at the concert, I had a hoarse voice.

Después de gritar en el concierto, tenía la voz ronca.

It applies to a sound that is rough and unclear.

The hoarse engine of the truck could be heard from a distance.

El ronco motor del camión se escuchaba a distancia.

From Latin 'rūncus', related to noise.

hoarse voice

a voice that sounds rough and deep.

voz ronca

hoarse from laughter

refers to laughter that sounds worn out or excessive.

ronco de risa

to be hoarse

to refer to the condition of having an affected or rough voice.

estar ronco

hoarseness

Quality of the voice that sounds hoarse.

ronquera

snoring

Noise made by a person while sleeping, sounding in a rough manner.

ronquido

A person who talks a lot and in an unintelligible way.

That guy is so hoarse that no one understands him.

Ese tipo es tan ronco que nadie le entiende.

Someone who is very tired or lacking energy.

After running 10 kilometers, I'm hoarse.

Después de correr 10 kilómetros, estoy ronco.