Sonidos (en. Sounds)
/soˈniðos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Acoustic effect perceived by the ear.
The sounds of nature are very relaxing.
Los sonidos de la naturaleza son muy relajantes.
Noise or clamor produced by an instrument or a voice.
The sounds of the music filled the air.
Los sonidos de la música llenaban el aire.
Quality of being audible.
The sound of the bell is very high-pitched.
El sonido del timbre es muy agudo.
Etymology
From Latin 'sonidus', which means 'that produces sound'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
soundless
That does not emit any noise.
sin sonido
to make sound
To produce a noise or a melody.
hacer sonido
to the tune of
In the same rhythm or tone as something.
a son de
Related Words
to sound
To produce a sound.
sonar
sonorous
That produces sound or is pleasant to the ear.
sonoro
sonority
Quality of sounds.
sonoridad
Slang Meanings
Loud or undesirable noise.
That party made a lot of sounds, I couldn't sleep.
Esa fiesta hizo un montón de sonidos, no pude dormir.
Pleasant music or noise.
That song has sounds that I love.
Esa canción tiene unos sonidos que me encantan.