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    Sonda (en. Probe)

    /ˈson.da/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Device used to measure or explore different parameters in a medium.
    The probe was used to obtain data from the seabed.
    La sonda se utilizó para obtener datos del fondo marino.
    Instrument intended to obtain information in hard-to-reach environments.
    The space probe will send images of Mars to Earth.
    La sonda espacial enviará imágenes de Marte a la Tierra.
    In medicine, a tube that is inserted into the body to perform diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
    The doctor used a probe to drain fluid from the abdomen.
    El médico usó una sonda para drenar el líquido del abdomen.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sonda', which means 'to sound' or 'to explore'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Space probe
    Device designed to study outer space.
    sonda espacial
    Temperature probe
    Instrument that measures the temperature of an object or the environment.
    sonda de temperatura
    Exploration probe
    Tool used to investigate unknown areas.
    sonda de exploración

    Related Words

    Survey
    Action of taking measurements or explorations.
    sondeo
    Astronautics
    Science that studies the travel and exploration of space.
    astronáutica
    Tube
    Hollow cylinder that can be used in the context of probes.
    tubo

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is always exploring or inquiring.
    That girl is a probe; she always wants to know everything about others.
    Esa chica es una sonda, siempre quiere saberlo todo sobre los demás.
    Device used to probe someone's mind or intentions.
    He is a probe; he always finds a way to get information.
    Él es un sonda, siempre encuentra la manera de sacar información.