muy ruidoso
/mui ɾwidoso/from spelling rules
The English phrase "very loud" is translated into Spanish as muy ruidoso.
muy ruidoso is used to describe something that makes a lot of noise, often in a bothersome way.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "very noisy". The word ruidoso is derived from ruido (noise).
Which one should you use?
While muy ruidoso describes something that makes a lot of noise (often in a bothersome way), muy fuerte is more commonly used to describe the volume or intensity of a specific sound.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico, muy fuerte is used to convey the idea of "very loud."
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender with the noun it describes, so use the feminine form muy ruidosa for feminine nouns. The phrase must agree in number with the noun it describes, so use the masculine plural form muy ruidosos for masculine plural nouns.
Did you know?
- Depending on the country, using muy fuerte to describe a loud noise can also be used to describe a physical blow or a strong smell.
- The word muy shares a common ancestor with the English word 'multi', as both derive from the Latin 'multum' meaning 'much'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone ruidoso can imply they are boisterous or energetic rather than just bothersome.
Examples in context
- El niño es muy ruidoso.The child is very loud.This sentence uses muy ruidoso to describe a child.Tatoeba #5118793 by don_ramon, translation #9943940 by Alairis
- Mis vecinos son muy ruidosos.My neighbors are very loud.This sentence uses muy ruidosos to describe neighbors.Tatoeba #12442054 by emma_zunz, translation #9928025 by meshbags
- El triturador de basura es muy ruidoso.The garbage disposal is very loud.This sentence uses muy ruidoso to describe a garbage disposal.Tatoeba #1127795 by alexmarcelo, translation #1127885 by CK
- La música está muy alta en esta sala.The music is very loud in this room.
- El ruido de la construcción es muy alto.The construction noise is very loud.
- El concierto fue sumamente ruidoso.The concert was extremely loud.
- El tráfico en esta ciudad es sumamente ruidoso.The traffic in this city is excessively loud.
- La erupción volcánica fue estruendosa.The volcanic eruption was thunderous.
- Se escuchó un estruendoso trueno.A deafening thunder was heard.
- Ese niño es muy ruidoso.That child is very noisy.
- Pon la música a todo volumen.Put the music at full volume.
- El televisor está a todo volumen.The TV is at full volume.
- Los fanáticos estaban cantando a todo grito.The fans were singing very loudly.
- Grité a todo pulmón cuando ganamos el partido.I screamed at the top of my lungs when we won the game.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are discussing a new restaurant.
- LucíaEl restaurante es muy ruidoso.The restaurant is very loud.
- MateoEntonces no podemos hablar tranquilos.Then we cannot talk peacefully.
- LucíaSí, es demasiado ruido para mí.Yes, it is too much noise for me.
- MateoBusquemos otro lugar más calmado.Let's look for another quieter place.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries muy, ruidoso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
