resonar
/resoˈnaɾ/
The English phrase "ring out" is translated into Spanish as resonar.
The verb is used to describe a sound that rings out clearly and loudly.
Meaning: to sound clearly and loudly (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
/resoˈnaɾ/
Did you know?
- While resonar is the direct cognate, if you want to describe a bell 'ringing out' specifically, Spanish speakers often use the verb doblar.
- While resonar describes the sound ringing out, Spanish uses the verb sonar for the physical act of a phone ringing. If you say your phone is resonando, you are describing the acoustics of the room rather than the call itself.
- The word resonancia derived from resonar is used both for musical acoustics and for the medical imaging technique known as MRI, which is called resonancia magnética in Spanish.
Examples in context
- El teléfono sonó en medio de la reunión.The phone rang out during the meeting.
- Las campanas repicaron anunciando el comienzo de la ceremonia.The bells rang announcing the beginning of the ceremony.
- ¡El despertador sonó y me asusté!The alarm clock rang out, and I got scared!
- Las campanas suelen resonar en la catedral.The bells usually ring out in the cathedral.
- Su risa comenzó a resonar en la sala.Her laughter began to ring out in the room.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are walking through an old town square.
- MaríaEscucha, las campanas de la iglesia empiezan a resonar.Listen, the church bells are starting to ring out.
- DanielTienen un sonido muy fuerte y claro.They have a very strong and clear sound.
- MaríaMe encanta cómo resuenan en este lugar.I love how they ring out in this place.
- DanielSí, se escuchan desde muy lejos.Yes, they can be heard from very far away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry resonar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
