Ruidoso (en. Noisy)
/rwiˈðoso/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That produces or emits a loud sound.
The concert was so loud that we couldn't hear each other.
El concierto fue tan ruidoso que no podíamos oírnos.
That behaves in a scandalous or very active way.
The children are very noisy when they play in the park.
Los niños son muy ruidosos cuando juegan en el parque.
That causes discomfort due to the volume of sounds.
The traffic on this street is extremely loud.
El tráfico en esta calle es extremadamente ruidoso.
Etymology
From the Latin 'rudiosus', which means 'noisy, unclear'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
make noise
To produce a significant or annoying sound.
hacer ruido
noisy as a duck
It is said of someone who makes a lot of noise in an annoying way.
ruidoso como un pato
be noisy
To be in a state of noise or agitation.
estar ruidoso
Related Words
noise
Movement or vibration that produces a sound, generally unpleasant.
ruido
silence
State of absence of noise.
silencio
soundness
Property of sound to be loud or intense.
sonoridad
Slang Meanings
To relax and enjoy a noisy party.
The party last night was noisy, but how fun it was!
La fiesta anoche estuvo ruidosa, pero ¡qué divertida fue!
To make a racket or laugh loudly.
Don't be so noisy, we're on a call.
No seas tan ruidoso, estamos en una llamada.