máquina de ruido blanco
/makina de ɾwido blanko/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'white noise machine' is translated into Spanish as máquina de ruido blanco.
A white noise machine is a device that produces a steady, soothing sound to mask other noises and help people sleep.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase máquina de ruido blanco literally means 'machine of noise white', composed of máquina (machine), de (of), ruido (noise) and blanco (white).
Which one should you use?
While máquina de ruido blanco is the standard term, you can also use generador de ruido blanco (white noise generator) to describe the same device.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may hear the phrase máquina generadora de ruido blanco to refer to this device.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'white noise machines', only the noun changes to máquinas de ruido blanco. The rest of the phrase remains the same.
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Examples in context
- Me gustaría comprar una máquina de ruido blanco para ayudarme a conciliar el sueño.I would like to buy a white noise machine to help me fall asleep.
- ¿Conoces algún aparato de sonido ambiental? Necesito algo para bloquear los ruidos molestos.Do you know any ambient sound device? I need something to block annoying noises.
- Compré una máquina de ruido blanco para el bebé.I bought a white noise machine for the baby.
- ¿Tienes una máquina de ruido blanco para dormir?Do you have a white noise machine for sleeping?
- La máquina de ruido blanco ayuda a bloquear el tráfico.The white noise machine helps block the traffic.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing sleep quality in the bedroom.
- ElenaNo puedo dormir con tanto ruido afuera.I can't sleep with so much noise outside.
- JavierDeberíamos usar una máquina de ruido blanco.We should use a white noise machine.
- ElenaEs una buena idea, Javier.That's a good idea, Javier.
- JavierYo compraré una mañana.I will buy one tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries blanco, de, máquina, ruido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
