English–Spanish

“sound” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsosonar

Pronunciation

IPA/soˈniðo/

Example

El sonido de la calle me impide concentrarme.

The sound of the street prevents me from concentrating.

Illustration for sonido (sound)

How to say “sound” in Spanish

“Sound” in Spanish is sonido.

Vibrations that reach and are sensed by the ear.

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

Example sentences with sonido

Me relaja un sonido nítido de la lluvia.

A clear sound of rain relaxes me.

Tips for using sonido

  • Use phrases like sonido fuerte, sonido de fondo, or sonido ambiente to specify what kind of sound is meant, and use ruido when the sense is specifically 'noise' rather than neutral sound.

Other Spanish words for “sound”

Esta idea suena bien.

This idea sounds good.

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