Són (en. Are)

/son/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The auditory perception of vibrations.
The sound of the music was enveloping.
El són de la música era envolvente.
Quality of a body that produces a sound.
The sound of the falling water was relaxing.
El són del agua al caer era relajante.
Set of sounds that form a melody or music.
The sound of the guitar filled the air.
El són de la guitarra llenó el aire.

Etymology

From Latin 'sonus', meaning 'sound' or 'noise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at full sound
With great energy or at the maximum level.
a todo son
to make sound
To emit a sound.
dar son
to sound in the distance
To be heard from a considerable distance.
sonar a lo lejos

Related Words

sound
Vibration that is transmitted through a medium and that can be perceived by the ear.
sonido
sonorous
That produces or transmits sound.
sonoro

Slang Meanings

A good moment or musical atmosphere.
That party was at full sound.
Esa fiesta estuvo a todo són.
A specific type of music, generally cheerful.
I love the sound that this song has.
Me encanta el són que tiene esta canción.