Spanish Conversation · Level 93
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Spanish word
sollozo
Pronunciation
IPA/soˈʝoθo/
Meaning
- masculine nounsob
Example
Anoche escuché un sollozo en la habitación.
Last night I heard a sob coming from the room.
More examples
Al final de la película, varias personas rompieron en sollozos.
At the end of the movie, several people burst into sobs.
Core concept
Single convulsive sob.
Common phrases
romper en sollozos
burst into sobs
contener los sollozos
stifle sobs
Similar words
llanto: Prolonged, heartfelt crying that lasts for a period of time.
lágrima: A single droplet of tear escaping from the eye.
gemido: A low, vibrating sound of pain or acute suffering.
suspiro: A quick, quiet outward breath making a subdued sighing sound.
Definition in Spanish
Describe el sonido convulsivo y entrecortado que produce alguien que llora con la respiración agitada.
Word origin
The noun derives from the verb sollozar, which means to sob with convulsive, broken breaths, so sollozo names one instance of that sound.
Usage tips
- Often used countably (un sollozo, varios sollozos) and it carries a stronger emotional or literary tone than llanto or lloró, which suit neutral descriptions better.