ruidoso
/rwiˈdoso/
ruidoso is the Spanish word for noisy.
The term is used to describe someone or something that is making a lot of noise.
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective is derived from the noun ruido, which means noise.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, ruidoso must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form ruidosa when describing a feminine noun. Use the masculine plural form ruidosos when describing a group of masculine nouns, and the feminine plural form ruidosas when describing a group of feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/rwiˈdoso/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word for noise, ruido, is used in the idiomatic expression hacer ruido, which can mean that something feels wrong or suspicious about a situation.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the phrase hacer ruido does not just mean to make noise, but can be used as a slang term for creating a sensation or becoming famous.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a person who is 'ruidoso' might not just be loud, but could also be described as 'pesado', which literally means 'heavy' but implies they are annoying or tiresome.
Examples in context
- El vecino es muy ruidoso.The neighbor is very noisy.
- El tráfico en esta calle es muy ruidoso.The traffic on this street is very noisy.
- No me gusta este restaurante porque es ruidoso.I don't like this restaurant because it is noisy.
- Tu perro es un poco ruidoso por la noche.Your dog is a bit noisy at night.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are sitting in a busy cafe.
- ElenaEste café es demasiado ruidoso para hablar.This cafe is too noisy to talk.
- JavierTienes razón, Elena, hay mucha gente.You're right, Elena, there are many people.
- Elena¿Quieres ir a un lugar más tranquilo?Do you want to go somewhere quieter?
- JavierSí, busquemos un sitio menos ruidoso.Yes, let's look for a less noisy place.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ruidoso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
