ruido
/ˈrwido/
ruido is the Spanish word for noise.
The word ruido refers to noise. It is commonly used in the expression hacer ruido, which means to make noise.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ruido is ruidos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈrwido/
Did you know?
- If something hace ruido in a psychological sense, it means it feels suspicious or doesn't seem right to someone.
- The Spanish word ruido shares its ancient roots with the English word 'rut', which refers to a period of intense biological activity in animals.
- In a political or social context, hacer ruido can mean to create a buzz or generate public interest rather than actually making a sound.
Examples in context
- El ruido proveniente de la construcción es demasiado alto.The noise coming from the construction is too loud.
- Disfrutemos del ruidito de la lluvia sobre el tejado.Let's enjoy the gentle noise of the rain on the rooftop.
- El jaleo del carnaval se escuchaba en toda la ciudad.The cheerful noise of the carnival could be heard throughout the city.
- Hay mucho ruido en la calle.There is a lot of noise in the street.
- Hay mucho ruido en este restaurante.There is a lot of noise in this restaurant.
- No puedo dormir por el ruido de la calle.I can't sleep because of the street noise.
- Ese ruido viene del piso de arriba.That noise is coming from the floor above.
Example conversation
María and Javier are trying to study in a café.
- MaríaJavier, hay demasiado ruido aquí para estudiar.Javier, there is too much noise here to study.
- JavierTienes razón, María. Busquemos otro lugar.You are right, María. Let's look for another place.
- María¿Puedes ir a la biblioteca conmigo?Can you go to the library with me?
- JavierSí, allí no hay nada de ruido.Yes, there is no noise at all there.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ruido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ruido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
