Volumen (en. Volume)

/boˈlumen/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Three-dimensional space occupied by an object.
The volume of the box is 30 liters.
El volumen de la caja es de 30 litros.
Intensity of sound in a device.
Turn up the volume of the television.
Sube el volumen de la televisión.
Book that is part of a collection.
I have read volume two of the encyclopedia.
He leído el volumen dos de la enciclopedia.

Etymology

From the Latin 'volumen', which means 'roll' or 'rolled book'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Increase the volume
To increase the intensity of sound.
subir el volumen
Decrease the volume
To decrease the intensity of sound.
bajar el volumen
Business volume
Total amount of sales or income of a company.
volumen de negocio

Related Words

Capacity
Amount that something can contain.
capacidad
Dimension
Measure of an extension in space.
dimensión
Sound
Sensation produced by the vibration of an object.
sonido

Slang Meanings

Sonority or power in music.
That song has an impressive volume.
Esa canción tiene un volumen impresionante.
In reference to a large space or size.
That house has a volume that makes it look majestic.
Esa casa tiene un volumen que la hace ver majestuosa.