Ronquido (en. Snore)
/ronˈki.ðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Noise produced by the vibration of the throat tissues while sleeping.
The snoring of my roommate woke me up last night.
El ronquido de mi compañero de cuarto me despertó anoche.
Sound manifestation that can be a symptom of sleep apnea.
Snoring can be an indication of respiratory problems.
Los ronquidos pueden ser un indicativo de problemas respiratorios.
Sound that is generated during deep sleep.
When he is tired, his snoring becomes louder.
Cuando está cansado, su ronquido se vuelve más fuerte.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'roncar', which comes from the Latin 'roncare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
soft snoring
Snoring of low intensity that does not bother.
ronquido suave
loud snoring
Snoring that can be disturbing to others.
ronquido fuerte
occasional snoring
Snoring that occurs occasionally.
ronquido esporádico
Related Words
snore
Verb that means to produce snores.
roncar
sleep apnea
Medical condition characterized by interruptions in breathing during sleep.
apnea del sueño
deep sleep
Stage of sleep in which snoring usually occurs.
sueño profundo
Slang Meanings
Annoying sound while sleeping.
Last night I heard Juan's snoring and couldn't sleep.
Anoche escuché los ronquidos de Juan y no pude dormir.
Very loud or peculiar snoring.
That snore is like a truck engine.
Ese ronquido es como el motor de un camión.