sonidos
/sonidos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sounds" is translated into Spanish as sonidos.
sonidos is a noun used to refer to things that are heard.
Which one should you use?
Do not confuse the noun sonidos (sounds) with the conjugated verb suena (it sounds).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is sonido. The plural form sonidos is created by adding -s to the singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
/sonidos/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, when describing a sound that is 'high-pitched', you would use agudo, whereas a 'low-pitched' sound is described as grave.
- To describe a 'sound' as being 'clear' or 'crisp', Spanish speakers often use nítido, a word that also describes a sharp image or a clear visual detail.
- The Spanish word sonido shares a root with the English word 'sonorous', as both derive from the Latin 'sonus'.
Examples in context
- El hawaiano tiene muy pocos sonidos consonánticos.Hawaiian has very few consonant sounds.This sentence is useful for discussing the consonant sounds in the Hawaiian language.Tatoeba #10051353 by manufrutos, translation #10050192 by espamatics
- Hay que hacer una distinción entre los dos sonidos.It's necessary to make a distinction between the two sounds.This sentence is useful for explaining the need to distinguish between two specific sounds.Tatoeba #2267462 by cueyayotl, translation #2267461 by _undertoad
- Las fragancias, los colores y los sonidos responden entre sí.Scents, colors, and sounds respond to one another.This sentence is useful for describing how scents, colors and sounds interact with one another.Tatoeba #5998862 by albrusgher, translation #2995609 by carlosalberto
- casaHouse
- mesaTable
- niñoChild
- perroDog
- futuroFuture
- vacaCow
- cervezaBeer
- mañanaTomorrow
- aireAir
- causaCause
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are in a forest during a walk.
- Mateo¿Escuchas esos sonidos extraños?Do you hear those strange sounds?
- ElenaSí, son sonidos de pájaros.Yes, they are bird sounds.
- MateoMe encantan los sonidos de la naturaleza.I love the sounds of nature.
- ElenaA mí también, Mateo.Me too, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
