Ruido (en. Noise)

/ˈrwido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Undesired sound that interrupts or annoys.
The noise from the traffic prevents me from concentrating.
El ruido del tráfico me impide concentrarme.
Alteration or fluctuation in a sound system.
The noise in the television signal is very annoying.
El ruido en la señal de televisión es muy molesto.
Tumult or disorder caused by a group of people.
The noise at the party was deafening.
El ruido en la fiesta era ensordecedor.

Etymology

From Latin 'rudĭtu(m)', which means 'roar' or 'shout'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make noise
To produce sounds, generally annoying.
hacer ruido
white noise
Constant and uniform sound used to mask other noises.
ruido blanco
there is no noise
Expression indicating calm or silence.
no hay ruido

Related Words

sound
Auditory perception that can be pleasant or unpleasant.
sonido
crash
Intense and loud noise.
estruendo
silence
Absence of sound or noise.
silencio

Slang Meanings

Party noise or commotion.
The party last night was a total racket.
La fiesta anoche fue un ruido total.
Noisy conflict or argument.
Don't talk to me about noise, I just want peace.
No me hables de ruido, solo quiero paz.