Suenan (en. They sound)
/swe.nan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Third person plural of the present indicative of the verb sound.
The bells sound every hour.
Las campanas suenan cada hora.
Indicates that a sound is audible or perceived.
At the party, laughter sounds throughout the house.
En la fiesta, las risas suenan por toda la casa.
Can refer to the sensation of recalling something that was heard earlier.
Her words sound familiar to me.
Sus palabras me suenan familiares.
Etymology
From the Latin 'sonare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the alarms sound
Indicates that there is a warning or imminent danger.
suenan las alarmas
echoes sound
Refers to a sound that repeats in space.
suenan ecos
Related Words
sound
To produce sound.
sonar
echo
Repetition of a sound.
eco
audible
That can be heard.
audible
Slang Meanings
Expression that describes something known or familiar to people.
That song sounds familiar to me, but I can’t remember where from.
Esa canción me suena, pero no recuerdo de dónde.