eco
/ˈeko/masculine
The English word 'echo' translates to Spanish as eco.
eco is a masculine noun referring to a reflected sound. You can also use the phrase hacer eco figuratively to describe an idea or feeling that resonates or finds a response in others.
Meaning: reflected sound (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of eco is ecos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈeko/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, eco is also used in a medical context to refer to an ecografía, which is an ultrasound scan.
- The Spanish word eco shares its direct lineage with the Ancient Greek nymph Echo, who was cursed to only repeat the last words spoken to her.
- If you are describing a sound that is fading away, you might use the phrase un eco que se apaga, literally meaning 'an echo that is being extinguished'.
Examples in context
- Nosotros oímos el eco de nuestras voces del otro lado del valle.We heard the echo of our voices from the other side of the valley.This sentence shows the use of eco regarding voices in a valley.Tatoeba #1200258 by marcelostockle, translation #247590 by CK
- Si gritas de la punta de un precipicio, puedes oír el eco de tu voz.If you shout from the top of a cliff, you can hear the echo of your voice.This sentence demonstrates hearing the eco of a voice from a cliff.Tatoeba #1200269 by marcelostockle, translation #21829 by AlanF_US
- El sonido de un beso no es tan fuerte como el de un cañón, pero su eco dura mucho más tiempo.The sound of a kiss is not as loud as that of a cannon, but its echo lasts much longer.This sentence compares the sound of a kiss and a cannon, noting how long the eco lasts.Tatoeba #2868941 by cueyayotl, translation #2839249 by AlanF_US
- La repetición del sonido genera un eco en la sala.The repetition of the sound creates an echo in the room.
- Escuché un eco cuando grité en la montaña.I heard an echo when I shouted in the mountains.
- El eco de la risa de los niños llenaba el parque.The echo of children's laughter filled the park.
- El sonido del tambor se prolongó en el eco de la sala.The sound of the drum lingered in the echo of the room.
- El eco de la música se dispersó por la playa.The echo of the music spread across the beach.
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are exploring a large empty cave.
- Lucía¡Escucha! Hay un eco muy fuerte aquí.Listen! There is a very loud echo here.
- MateoEs verdad, Mateo puede oír su propia voz.It's true, Mateo can hear his own voice.
- LucíaEl eco suena diferente en cada rincón.The echo sounds different in every corner.
- MateoEste lugar es realmente impresionante, Lucía.This place is truly impressive, Lucía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “echo” translations and entries eco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
