ruidoso
/rwiˈdoso/
The English word "noisy" is ruidoso in Spanish.
ruidoso is used to describe something that is full of noise. Depending on the specific type of noise, other words might be more precise: Estridente refers to a high-pitched or shrill noise, while Bullicioso/a conveys a sense of liveliness or boisterousness. If you want to emphasize a noisy situation with a negative connotation, use Escandaloso/a. For something that is loud and annoying, or even for bright and flashy colors, you can use Chillón/chillona.
Meaning: full of noise (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the expression alboroto is used to refer to a noisy situation or uproar.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective ruidoso must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use the feminine form ruidosa for feminine nouns. For plural nouns, use the masculine plural form ruidosos or the feminine plural form ruidosas.
How do you pronounce it?
/rwiˈdoso/
Did you know?
- The word chillón can describe a loud person or a piercing sound but it also describes colors that are too bright or neon. An English speaker might be surprised to call a fluorescent yellow shirt chillona.
- The Spanish suffix -oso is used to turn nouns into adjectives of abundance. It is the equivalent of the English suffix -ful as seen in words like 'joyful' or 'careful'.
- While ruidoso is a neutral term for noise the word escandaloso is often used for behavior that is socially shocking. A 'noisy' child who is acting out would be called escandaloso rather than ruidoso.
Examples in context
- Tom tiene vecinos ruidosos.Tom has noisy neighbors.This sentence is useful for describing having ruidoso neighbors.Tatoeba #12018000 by emma_zunz, translation #9373197 by CK
- No seas tan ruidoso, por favor.Don't be so noisy, please.This sentence is useful for asking someone not to be so ruidoso.Tatoeba #454541 by Shishir, translation #38875 by CK
- Este sitio es de lo más ruidoso.This place is really noisy.This sentence is useful for stating that a place is very ruidoso.Tatoeba #735468 by hayastan, translation #1178033 by Shishir
- El ruido estridente de la motocicleta era insoportable.The shrill noise of the motorcycle was unbearable.
- María siempre tiene una risa chillona.María always has a loud and annoying laugh.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are in a crowded cafe.
- SofíaEste café es muy ruidoso.This cafe is very noisy.
- MateoTienes razón, no puedo escucharte.You are right, I cannot hear you.
- Sofía¿Busquemos un lugar menos ruidoso?Shall we look for a less noisy place?
- MateoSí, Mateo está de acuerdo.Yes, Mateo agrees.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ruidoso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
