English–Spanish

“loud” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/soˈnoɾo/

Example

Tu voz sonora se oye desde la calle.

Your loud voice can be heard from the street.

Illustration for sonoro (loud)

How to say “loud” in Spanish

“Loud” in Spanish is sonoro.

A singer projecting a powerful, clear voice across a street.

Full entry for sonoro: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sonoro

La alarma sonora despertó a todos en el edificio.

The loud alarm woke everyone in the building.

Tips for using sonoro

  • A close English cognate is sonorous, but Spanish sonoro is commonly more literal and can sound slightly formal so speakers often choose voz fuerte in casual contexts.

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