hacer ruido
/aθeɾ ɾwido/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'make some noise' is translated into Spanish as hacer ruido.
The phrase is used to describe the act of creating sound, often in a way that is loud or disruptive. Depending on your intent, you might use different forms: Haz ruido or Haz un poco de ruido to tell someone to make noise or Hagamos ruido and Vamos a armar bulla when you want to actively participate in making noise along with a group of people.
Which one should you use?
In English, speakers often include the quantifier 'some' in the phrase 'make some noise'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase hacer ruido is an infinitive construction and does not change based on the amount of noise. You use the same form whether you mean 'make some noise' or 'make a lot of noise.' When the verb hacer is conjugated in the third person singular present tense, it changes to hace, as seen in hace ruido (he/she/it makes noise).
How do you pronounce it?
/aθeɾ ɾwido/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word ruido is a linguistic sibling to rugido, which means 'roar'. Both words descended from the same Latin root referring to loud, guttural sounds.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word bulla moves beyond just sound and can refer to a physical fight or a brawl.
- The phrase hacer ruido is frequently used metaphorically to describe a scandal or a situation that is creating a stir in the public eye.
Examples in context
- Durante la convención, les pido a todos los asistentes que hagan algo de ruido para demostrar su entusiasmo por los oradores.During the convention, I ask all attendees to make some noise to show their enthusiasm for the speakers.
- ¡Vamos, haz ruido! Esta fiesta necesita más energía.Come on, make some noise! This party needs more energy.
- ¡Hagamos ruido para animar al equipo! ¡Vamos a armar bulla!Let's make some noise to cheer for the team! Let's raise the ruckus!
- Los vecinos van a hacer ruido toda la noche.The neighbors are going to make noise all night.
- No quiero hacer ruido mientras el bebé duerme.I don't want to make noise while the baby sleeps.
- Es difícil hacer ruido en una biblioteca.It is difficult to make noise in a library.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are in a quiet study hall.
- AlejandroElena, ¿podemos hacer ruido aquí?Elena, can we make noise here?
- ElenaNo, Alejandro, es una zona de silencio.No, Alejandro, it is a quiet zone.
- AlejandroTienes razón, hablaré más bajo.You are right, I will speak more quietly.
- ElenaGracias, por favor no hagas ruido.Thanks, please don't make noise.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hacer, ruido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
